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YY03 KKC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

192,770 mi
Last recorded192,770 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 KKC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 192,770 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 192,760 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2023 171,317 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drivers seat starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Nov 2023 171,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

drivers seat starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Nov 2022 160,484 miles

Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 151,733 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 146,355 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 146,355 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 145,161 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 145,157 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 141,829 miles

engine leaking oil

Fail 31 Oct 2018 141,823 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 2 Nov 2017 134,080 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 125,550 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 115,430 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 115,426 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 105,638 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 105,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 93,448 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 82,188 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 82,186 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 82,186 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 76,364 miles

Front brake discs worn

Lift at front suspension upper and lower ball joints

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear registration plate starting deteriorate

Fail 13 Apr 2012 76,355 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs worn

Lift at front suspension upper and lower ball joints

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear registration plate starting deteriorate

Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,374 miles

NEARSIDE REAR HUB SEAL LEAKING SLIGHTLY.

OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER AND LOWER BALLJOINTS SLIGHTLY WORN.

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO SEPARATE.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 67,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

NEARSIDE REAR HUB SEAL LEAKING SLIGHTLY.

OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER AND LOWER BALLJOINTS SLIGHTLY WORN.

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO SEPARATE.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 58,585 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 58,578 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,645 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT.

NEARSIDE REAR LOWER LAMP LENS DAMAGED.

SLIGHT CORROSION AT OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,676 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007
Pass 2 May 2006 17,358 miles

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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YY03 KKC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 YY03 KKC, 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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YY03 KKC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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