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KX03 MKN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,432 mi
Last recorded138,432 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 MKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 138,432 miles

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 135,524 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 132,435 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 126,545 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt centre (5.2.2a)

corrosion to steering and suspension components

general corrosion to vehicle chassis

Fail 30 Jun 2017 126,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt centre (5.2.2a)

corrosion to steering and suspension components

general corrosion to vehicle chassis

Fail 7 Jun 2017 126,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under driver (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

All other body mounts corroded

General corrosion to other suspension components

General corrosion to vehicle chassis

High level stop lamp not working

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 120,963 miles

Both front tyres close inside edge

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front fog lamp missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All of (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 120,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres close inside edge

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front fog lamp missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All of (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 115,432 miles

underside of vehicle newly painted

Fail 30 Sep 2015 115,432 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle newly painted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 112,921 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 101,187 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 85,854 miles

crossion showing brake ferralls

slight crossion under jeep

Pass 16 Sep 2010 83,599 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 83,597 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 79,388 miles

Both front wiper blades tearing at end not affecting clearing ability.

Fail 28 Nov 2009 79,388 miles

Both front wiper blades tearing at end not affecting clearing ability.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 67,153 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 54,629 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 23,354 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 MKN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MKN, 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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KX03 MKN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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