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LD03 KCU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

96,475 mi
Last recorded96,475 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 KCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 96,475 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 96,346 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 94,999 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 92,265 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 92,259 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,675 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Apr 2019 90,647 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 89,111 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,819 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 77,344 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,585 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,963 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,379 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 85,047 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,784 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,740 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,937 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,203 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,177 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,250 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 21,203 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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LD03 KCU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LD03 KCU, 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 LD03 KCU registered?

LD03 KCU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LD03 KCU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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