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MV03 KTG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

158,746 mi
Last recorded158,746 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 KTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 158,746 miles

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

underside has been plated and undersealed in various places

underside has signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2024 158,621 miles

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

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

vehicle underside has been undersealed

Pass 31 Oct 2023 158,463 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

underside of vehicle under sealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2022 158,053 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2021 151,676 miles

chassis undersealed

Pass 8 Feb 2020 151,259 miles

rocksliders and covers fitted to chassis front and rear cant check properly

Pass 15 Feb 2019 148,029 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 148,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 144,022 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion main chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 144,022 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion main chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 136,230 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 127,960 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 127,948 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose back to front brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located possibly brocken (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working parking light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 115,989 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 115,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 97,203 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 97,203 miles

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

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 87,839 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 79,138 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 68,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 68,369 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,955 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 59,955 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 51,126 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 40,988 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 30,155 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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MV03 KTG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MV03 KTG, 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 MV03 KTG registered?

MV03 KTG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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