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K28 BOR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,578 mi
Last recorded103,578 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK28 BOR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 103,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 102,373 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 102,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 100,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and ferrules waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush beginning to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush beginning to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside unable to visually inspect brake pipes on top of chassis rail

Fail 30 Sep 2022 100,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and ferrules waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush beginning to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush beginning to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside unable to visually inspect brake pipes on top of chassis rail

Pass 6 Oct 2021 98,026 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 97,126 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 94,820 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 92,773 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 92,772 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,015 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 88,792 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 88,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,056 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,580 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 80,855 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2013 80,788 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 77,232 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 74,111 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,773 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 55,811 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,626 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,709 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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K28 BOR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K28 BOR, 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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What year was K28 BOR registered?

K28 BOR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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The MOT history for K28 BOR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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