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L17 KFH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,122 mi
Last recorded76,122 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 KFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 76,122 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 74,925 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 73,193 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 73,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 72,381 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 70,864 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 65,107 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 59,139 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,807 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,105 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 49,538 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 46,573 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,367 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,195 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,592 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,948 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,323 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,822 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 32,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,019 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 25,543 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 25,543 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,631 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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L17 KFH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L17 KFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L17 KFH registered?

L17 KFH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is L17 KFH safe to buy?

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