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KW03 YDS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

131,774 mi
Last recorded131,774 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 YDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 131,774 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside/nearside above chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 131,774 miles

Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside/nearside above chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 125,698 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 120,093 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 113,381 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 113,381 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 108,839 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 101,822 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF + OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake fluid slightly darker in colour, fluid change needed soon

Coil spring corroded NSF + OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front steering arm ball joint dust covers NSF + OSF deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF + OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 96,101 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF + OSF cracking , 3.5 tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 90,313 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 84,859 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,371 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,988 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,726 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 63,777 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 55,973 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 55,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,352 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,353 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 38,083 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread depth in areas,and offside rear tyre 2.5mm tread depth in areas

Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,760 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

damp around o/s rear back plate

Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,078 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 20,043 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 YDS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW03 YDS registered?

KW03 YDS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is KW03 YDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW03 YDS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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