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KW03 VUD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,785 mi
Last recorded152,785 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 VUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 152,785 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 146,323 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 146,140 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front of body mounting under passenger front floor corroded and holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 138,391 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 138,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 129,650 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 129,640 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis corroded adjacent towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 121,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis 30 cm (tow bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded chassis (6.6.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 121,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis 30 cm (tow bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded chassis (6.6.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 113,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE,

OIL LEAKING

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 113,586 miles

Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH SIDELIGHTS, (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play FRONT (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking AROUND DIESEL FILTER LEAKING, (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING,

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE,

OIL LEAKING

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 105,547 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight play in steering box shaft /and drop arm joint

Fail 22 May 2014 105,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight play in steering box shaft /and drop arm joint

Pass 22 Jun 2013 94,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Jul 2012 87,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from engine sump bung [tighten]

Pass 27 Jul 2010 79,796 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear chassis surface corrosion

front wiper blades starting to split

rear brake discs ridged

Pass 27 Jul 2009 69,016 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 68,906 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 61,838 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 61,838 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 50,737 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 47,544 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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KW03 VUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW03 VUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KW03 VUD registered?

KW03 VUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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