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KY03 BZE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

277,098 mi
Last recorded277,098 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 BZE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 277,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 260,915 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 243,519 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 234,514 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 224,503 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 210,809 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 187,323 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 169,694 miles

steering box damp

Pass 29 Jul 2016 156,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 146,996 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 136,781 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 125,491 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 113,737 miles

Oil leak

rear axle leaking oil near hubs

Fail 30 May 2012 113,731 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear axle leaking oil near hubs

Pass 25 May 2011 95,914 miles

Oil leak

fuel filter appears damp

Fail 10 Jun 2010 81,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,177 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 66,300 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2009 66,300 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 53,213 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 53,197 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

there are signs that there has been a fuel leak near engine

Pass 2 May 2007 37,386 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 17,904 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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KY03 BZE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 KY03 BZE, 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 KY03 BZE registered?

KY03 BZE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KY03 BZE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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