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SB03 KZW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

210,296 mi
Last recorded210,296 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 KZW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 210,296 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 201,249 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 187,504 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 178,379 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 172,746 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 170,175 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 165,277 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 161,235 miles

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 161,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 145,917 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 132,739 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 119,407 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 119,274 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 103,906 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2012 94,574 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 91,559 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 82,741 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 67,536 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 57,628 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,528 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 22,716 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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SB03 KZW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel 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 SB03 KZW, 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 SB03 KZW registered?

SB03 KZW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for SB03 KZW 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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