CarVerify

Free Car Check

T5 KRE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

142,383 mi
Last recorded142,383 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 KRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 142,383 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 138,673 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 132,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 132,572 miles

Fuel system component leaking at rear of cylinder head (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 124,616 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 116,254 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 116,254 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 107,308 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 102,228 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 97,713 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 94,595 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 94,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside both nearside tyres have deep cuts but not to cords

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 91,221 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 85,891 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 85,891 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 81,156 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,750 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,278 miles

Oil leak

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,236 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 69,198 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,657 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,033 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 48,076 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 42,126 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 42,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 37,841 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in wall,not down to cords

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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T5 KRE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 T5 KRE, 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

How do I check the history of T5 KRE?

You can check the full history of T5 KRE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T5 KRE registered?

T5 KRE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is T5 KRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 KRE shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T5 KRE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T5 KRE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.