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K26 OAL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

160,179 mi
Last recorded160,179 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 OAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 160,179 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak from PAS pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed One mount broken needs cable tie (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Upper shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed One mount broken needs cable tie (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Upper shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from transmission just meets requirements at time of test, while running on ramp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2025 160,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 146,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2024 146,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 132,808 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Not all Windscreen washers working but still providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

rear brake pads @ about 4mm

side skirts fitted also whole under side of vehicle coated with wax oil including all pipes

Pass 11 Jul 2022 126,223 miles

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

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

gear box damp with oil

whole under side of vehicle coated with wax oil including all pipes

Fail 11 Jul 2022 126,223 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

gear box damp with oil

whole under side of vehicle coated with wax oil including all pipes

Pass 22 Jun 2021 119,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant low

Fail 22 Jun 2021 119,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant low

Pass 16 Jun 2020 117,503 miles

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

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

fuel tank stained and damp

Fail 16 Jun 2020 117,503 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank stained and damp

Pass 19 Jun 2019 115,149 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer to centrepipe rusted badly (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 19 Jun 2019 115,149 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer to centrepipe rusted badly (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 26 Jun 2018 112,792 miles

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

fuel tank damp

Fail 25 Jun 2018 112,790 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rigid part of both front flexible hoses rusted badly (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rigid part of nearside flexible hose rusted badly (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

fuel tank damp

Pass 15 Jun 2017 110,495 miles

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

anti-roll bar fluid pipes getting rusty

fuel tank damp

slight oil leaks

Pass 23 Jun 2016 107,940 miles

oil leak from steering box area?

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 23 Jun 2016 107,940 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak from steering box area?

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 9 Jul 2015 105,210 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 102,574 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank area damp,possible slight leak

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Jun 2013 100,530 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight oil stain around offside front anti-roll bar hydraulic ram

Pass 2 Jul 2012 98,189 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front wiper rubber starting to split

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 14 Jul 2011 95,655 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 91,840 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 84,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 76,169 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 67,578 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 58,892 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 54,209 miles

handbrake requires adjusting

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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K26 OAL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 K26 OAL, 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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K26 OAL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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