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TD51 KRD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,746 mi
Last recorded147,746 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTD51 KRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 147,746 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 146,425 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 146,425 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 141,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 141,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 137,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 128,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 126,194 miles

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded outside prescribed area

emissions too clean to register

Pass 12 Aug 2019 120,848 miles

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

Offside Rear chassis holed and corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 8 Aug 2019 120,847 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear chassis holed and corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 23 Aug 2018 118,426 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))

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 115,671 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 115,671 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 110,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

various oil leaks from engine,gearbox and transfer box

Fail 22 Aug 2016 110,686 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

various oil leaks from engine,gearbox and transfer box

Pass 25 Aug 2015 106,607 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 106,603 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 104,886 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 104,885 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 102,566 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 91,588 miles

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

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

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

oil leak possibly from powere steering area. further investigation required

Fail 12 Oct 2012 91,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

oil leak possibly from powere steering area. further investigation required

Pass 5 Nov 2011 80,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,299 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 55,076 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,020 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,703 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2006 20,727 miles

sligt oil leak from naerside rear axle seal

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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TD51 KRD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TD51 KRD, 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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TD51 KRD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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