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KX03 MJK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

259,817 mi
Last recorded259,817 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 MJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 259,817 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 253,172 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 248,013 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 242,646 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 231,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 224,815 miles

Centre ACE suspension pipes corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 217,367 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak From engine area ()

Propshaft universal joint worn Rubber donut starting to deteriorate ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 217,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak From engine area ()

Propshaft universal joint worn Rubber donut starting to deteriorate ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 208,146 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jul 2015 199,096 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Jul 2015 199,096 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Jul 2014 189,255 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 9 Jul 2014 189,255 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 3 Jul 2013 180,044 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 179,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 172,020 miles

rear bump stops missing

Fail 6 Jul 2012 172,020 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Jul 2011 164,335 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 164,335 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 154,122 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 144,894 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 144,894 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2008 138,678 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 11 May 2007 113,876 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 82,110 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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KX03 MJK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KX03 MJK, 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 KX03 MJK registered?

KX03 MJK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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