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KW03 XNB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

214,453 mi
Last recorded214,453 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 214,453 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 185,672 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced nsf body mount rotten not affecting security of body (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ns front steering link has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light only 50 percent lamp working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear slight leak on rear diff pinion seal

Fail 29 Mar 2024 185,654 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated osr hub oil seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced nsf body mount rotten not affecting security of body (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ns front steering link has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light only 50 percent lamp working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear slight leak on rear diff pinion seal

Pass 15 Jul 2022 182,555 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis has had welding repairs

Fail 14 Jul 2022 182,536 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

chassis has had welding repairs

Pass 3 Jun 2021 178,518 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis has had a lot of welding

Pass 4 Sep 2019 174,785 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 159,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle has had welding to underside and under sealed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 158,294 miles

Centre Front slight oil leak from rear crankshaft seal

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 May 2016 158,294 miles

Centre Front slight oil leak from rear crankshaft seal

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 152,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 152,106 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 144,654 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 132,825 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 109,468 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 109,441 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

main chassis covered in light surface corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2010 103,913 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 96,979 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 88,159 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 79,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear fog light lens damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2007 79,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear fog light lens damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2006 66,409 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 XNB 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 72.7%.

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 XNB, 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 XNB registered?

KW03 XNB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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