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B28 COS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,985 mi
Last recorded147,985 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 COS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 147,985 miles

NS & OS side steps corroding

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 147,963 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 141,965 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 136,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 128,856 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 119,476 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 111,458 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 111,457 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 103,775 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 103,769 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 95,014 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 86,667 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 80,528 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 73,780 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,870 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 67,192 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,547 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,131 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,934 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 47,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,011 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 34,428 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 34,428 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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B28 COS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 B28 COS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B28 COS registered?

B28 COS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is B28 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B28 COS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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