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T5 RKD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,892 mi
Last recorded191,892 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 RKD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 191,892 miles

Chip In Screen

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 184,953 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front + rear outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front + rear outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 177,907 miles

under side rust

Pass 4 Aug 2023 176,881 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 176,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded by abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm on centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively by hand (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both passenger side steps corroded

engine cover fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Jun 2022 122,584 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth between 2mm & 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear & both passenger sidesteps corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 120,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 9 Jun 2021 120,004 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Jun 2020 113,087 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear 3rd row seat belts not tested, seats not fitted

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage on rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 17 Jun 2020 113,086 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear 3rd row seat belts not tested, seats not fitted

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage on rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Jun 2019 108,548 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre at 2mm

Nearside side step corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 3rd mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside side step corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources right hand lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 104,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside cab step corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 3rd mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside cab step corroded

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 98,473 miles

Nearside Outer step corroded

Offside Outer step corroded

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

gearbox oil leak

oil leak from turbo

Fail 13 Jun 2017 98,472 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer step corroded

Offside Outer step corroded

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

gearbox oil leak

oil leak from turbo

Pass 8 Jun 2016 147,516 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 10 Jun 2015 144,348 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 136,928 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 130,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 125,196 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 125,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 120,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Feb 2011 119,990 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2010 115,862 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 115,862 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 106,540 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 106,540 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 98,323 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 91,294 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 65,385 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 65,383 miles

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

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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T5 RKD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T5 RKD, 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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T5 RKD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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