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SN03 KOL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

145,039 mi
Last recorded145,039 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 KOL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 145,039 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 145,018 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 144,893 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 144,396 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 142,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 141,283 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 140,787 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 140,214 miles

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2017 135,383 miles

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2016 128,580 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 122,419 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 117,547 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 110,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 109,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

anti roll hydralic pipes corroded

damp around steering box

front brake discs look worn?

rear axle lower bushs starting to perish

rear brake back plates badly corroded

rear tailgate ladder insecure

rear upper mud flaps corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 102,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

chassis corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 94,192 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front offside brake slighly binding

Pass 29 Nov 2010 86,211 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 77,590 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 77,589 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 68,144 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 48,918 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 28,877 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 28,877 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,872 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 23,871 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

front number plate cracked at n/side

light sweat/mist on fuel filter

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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SN03 KOL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 SN03 KOL, 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 SN03 KOL registered?

SN03 KOL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is SN03 KOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 KOL 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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