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KY03 XED

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,828 mi
Last recorded163,828 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 163,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 163,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 155,960 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chassis, surface corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2019 155,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chassis, surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2018 151,648 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f flexi brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 147,514 miles

o/s headlight pattern poor

oil leak around engine

side steps very corroded (underneath)

suspension pipes very corroded in places

Pass 29 Jun 2016 145,004 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 141,498 miles

coolant pipes very corroded

front to rear fuel pipes very corroded

oil leak from engine

wipers poor

Fail 22 Jun 2015 141,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant pipes very corroded

front to rear fuel pipes very corroded

oil leak from engine

wipers poor

Pass 26 Jun 2014 138,135 miles

fuel pipes corroded

steps in poor condition (underside)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 135,815 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

both underside of side steps corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 131,485 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2012 131,485 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2011 123,056 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 122,832 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Chasis rusty in places

Exhaust is very rusty in places

Near side front inner track rod end slight play

Near side rear brake disc cover missing

Off side front lower arm rear bush starting to lift

Oil leak

Plwer steering fluid low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lights slightly dull

Pass 28 Jun 2010 110,033 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 97,022 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 XED is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XED, 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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KY03 XED is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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