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L21 KHM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,697 mi
Last recorded119,697 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 KHM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 119,697 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 111,335 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Bothe sides front (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 100,521 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 95,938 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 93,345 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 90,167 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 86,641 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 84,216 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 83,745 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 83,643 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking fuel block (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 74,588 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2017 74,439 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2016 62,159 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 62,159 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 54,926 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,676 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear of chassis particly around the suspension & TOW bar prescribed areas are Heavily corroded but not yet excessive

Fail 24 Sep 2013 50,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear of chassis particly around the suspension & TOW bar prescribed areas are Heavily corroded but not yet excessive

Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,791 miles

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

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

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

under side dirty

Fail 14 Sep 2012 46,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under side dirty

Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,698 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,004 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,285 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 31,285 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,027 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,252 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,545 miles

slight crack in washer on lower ball joint of o/s front suspension. slight oil leak in o/s rear hub.

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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L21 KHM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L21 KHM, 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 L21 KHM registered?

L21 KHM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for L21 KHM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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