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OW03 KZS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

137,054 mi
Last recorded137,054 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 KZS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 137,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 136,647 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 136,284 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 136,161 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 131,533 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 130,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 128,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 126,624 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 121,671 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 116,084 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 109,395 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 101,611 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 94,994 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 88,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see outer sills

Fail 31 Oct 2012 88,005 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see outer sills

Pass 4 Nov 2011 81,602 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 72,630 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 72,592 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 72,574 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

long handbrake travel

metal brake pipes corroded above rear chasis sections

oil leaks

play in nearside front track rod end when operated under load

power steering box wet with oil but nodrips of oil during test

power steering fluid on minimum level

Pass 12 Oct 2009 61,496 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 52,958 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 52,895 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 39,878 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 39,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 30,107 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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OW03 KZS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OW03 KZS, 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 OW03 KZS registered?

OW03 KZS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is OW03 KZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 KZS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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