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M13 MBM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,281 mi
Last recorded135,281 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 MBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 135,281 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing/bulk head, abs pump area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing/bulk head brake master cylinder area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced generally (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake backplate missing, nearside rear corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 132,807 miles

Both sides front inner arches corroded and weak

Both sides rear inner sills corroded and holed not prescribed

N/S/F tyre starting to get low

N/S/R brake disc back plate corroded and holed and O/S/R missing

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2023 132,020 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 131,062 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 130,615 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 130,574 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 123,620 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 122,547 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 120,618 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 113,019 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 102,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 102,095 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 86,250 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 83,418 miles

Condensation in NS headlamp

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box pinion seal has a weep of fluid

Pass 7 Aug 2013 83,418 miles

Condensation in NS headlamp

Steering box pinion seal has a weep of fluid

Pass 6 Aug 2012 73,587 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 70,406 miles

Coolant leak

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,427 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear discs pitted

n/s/f headlamp has condensation in it

Fail 28 Jun 2010 63,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear discs pitted

high level inop

n/s/f brake disc pitted

n/s/f headlamp has condensation in it

n/s/f wiper blade splitting

o/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f wiper blade splitting

Pass 3 Aug 2009 58,462 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 58,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 51,362 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,502 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 44,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 36,983 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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M13 MBM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M13 MBM, 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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M13 MBM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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