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R12 KJR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

68,311 mi
Last recorded68,311 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 KJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 68,311 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 67,995 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 67,324 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 67,324 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 66,416 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 64,617 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 63,417 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 60,870 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,694 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 59,648 miles

front num plate starting to degrade

oil leak rear diff area.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 59,036 miles

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

Offside Rear anti roll bar shock misting of oil

Fail 8 Feb 2017 59,036 miles

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

Offside Rear anti roll bar shock misting of oil

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 58,441 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 58,381 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2015 57,692 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 57,291 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2013 54,119 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,660 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,096 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 46,643 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,409 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,197 miles

Oil leak

damp around steering box area.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,642 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 31,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,215 miles

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

Offside 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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R12 KJR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 R12 KJR, 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 R12 KJR registered?

R12 KJR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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