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TD03 KEV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

218,504 mi
Last recorded218,504 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTD03 KEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 218,504 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 215,033 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 211,074 miles

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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 206,332 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 197,345 miles

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

Offside Front Half shaft seal leaking slightly

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 179,078 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 166,798 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 162,045 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 154,758 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 154,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2017 148,284 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 141,616 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 141,615 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 May 2015 135,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2015 135,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2015
Pass 4 Mar 2014 129,134 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 122,253 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 122,253 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 117,091 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 111,125 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 111,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 102,670 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 102,670 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2009 93,142 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front wiper is worn

offside front wiper is worn

rear seats are not fitted

spare tyre has a bulge in sidewall 255/55/18HR 0251259

Fail 29 May 2009 93,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front wiper is worn

offside front wiper is worn

rear seats are not fitted

Pass 27 May 2008 73,279 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats are not fitted

Pass 29 May 2007 54,907 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside outer track rod end,dust cover ripped

rear number plate fading

Pass 27 Feb 2006 42,094 miles

nail in tyre

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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TD03 KEV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 TD03 KEV, 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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TD03 KEV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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