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YY03 KKM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

236,484 mi
Last recorded236,484 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 KKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 236,484 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 236,459 miles

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 230,268 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 230,191 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 222,900 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 211,948 miles

Both Headlight aims are dull

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 211,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Headlight aims are dull

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 204,526 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 204,524 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2019 190,687 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 190,501 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure Loose on steering box shaft (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded All springs badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 173,414 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear NSR CHASSIS CORRODED

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 173,414 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear NSR CHASSIS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 158,514 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front oil leaking from end of axle tube

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

Offside both chassis to radius arm bushes contaminated with fuel

rear half of chassis has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2017 157,907 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel regulator (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead/inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings arm play on box selector shaft (2.2.B.1h)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front oil leaking from end of axle tube

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside both chassis to radius arm bushes contaminated with fuel

rear half of chassis has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2016 142,241 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 129,445 miles

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

The Engine area has signs of an Oil leak.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 129,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

The Engine area has signs of an Oil leak.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 112,946 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 112,938 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 110,768 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 104,997 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2012 104,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 145,116 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2011 145,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 76,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2010 76,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 62,683 miles

no rubber on the brake and clutch pedel's

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 8 Jun 2009 62,683 miles

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

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

no rubber on the brake and clutch pedel's

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 23 May 2008 51,863 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 51,863 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 May 2007 45,741 miles

offside rear seat belt clip plastic cover insecure

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 May 2006 31,356 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 KKM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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