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PF03 KKJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,908 mi
Last recorded168,908 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 KKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 168,908 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 166,677 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 166,094 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 166,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 161,824 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 152,453 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 152,401 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 139,625 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 131,920 miles

N/s front tyre - wear on inner edge.

N/s side repeater cover missing.

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 131,920 miles

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

N/s front tyre - wear on inner edge.

N/s side repeater cover missing.

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 117,786 miles

Front brake pads & disks - wear.

N/s & O/s front wheels - slight resistance to rotation.

N/s front bumper - impact damage.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 117,786 miles

Front brake pads & disks - wear.

N/s & O/s front wheels - slight resistance to rotation.

N/s front bumper - impact damage.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 101,754 miles

Oil leak

both rear seats folded away at time of mot

coolant leak (EGR cooler pipes)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edges

Fail 7 Feb 2013 101,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both rear seats folded away at time of mot

coolant leak (EGR cooler pipes)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2012 85,793 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 85,793 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

o/s/r inner pad contaminated with oil

Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,388 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 67,276 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 67,276 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 57,496 miles

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

slight play in os/f wheel

Pass 4 Jan 2008 46,024 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 38,604 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,141 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 33,141 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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PF03 KKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PF03 KKJ, 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 PF03 KKJ registered?

PF03 KKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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