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KY03 CDE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

209,233 mi
Last recorded209,233 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 CDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 209,233 miles

Oil leak

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Y link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 205,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 204,154 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Insecure but not likely to fall off. (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 201,097 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 197,998 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 195,865 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 196,273 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 189,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Back plate missing

Windscreen has damage, But not in view of the road

Pass 7 Jun 2016 182,316 miles

windscreen damage not affecting drivers view

Fail 7 Jun 2016 182,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

windscreen damage not affecting drivers view

Pass 9 Jun 2015 171,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2015 171,225 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2014 153,113 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 153,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 137,442 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 137,440 miles

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

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

centre brake light inop

Pass 25 Jun 2012 123,347 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 123,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 114,569 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 104,465 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 90,503 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 90,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 74,612 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 74,605 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 60,076 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 59,645 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 59,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 CDE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KY03 CDE, 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 CDE registered?

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

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