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M13 TGM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

139,802 mi
Last recorded139,802 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 139,802 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 136,650 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 133,862 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 130,388 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 126,229 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 123,057 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 121,235 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted inside lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 121,181 miles

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted inside lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 116,588 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 111,222 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 106,615 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 102,329 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 102,235 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condition of chassis is generaly weak

nearside front sidelight dim

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2014 96,596 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front suspension bump stop missing

o/s rear tyre worn slightly low on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2014 96,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front suspension bump stop missing

o/s rear tyre worn slightly low on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2013 86,275 miles

both lower bushes in front shockers are worn but serviceable

keep wear on n/s rear & o/s front tyres under observation

o/s front top & bottom ball joints worn & would be better replaced

slight damage on windscreen

steering box leaking oil keep under observation

there is some play in both front wheelbearings & should be kept under observation

underside structural corrosion requires strict monitoring

Fail 30 May 2013 86,275 miles

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

both lower bushes in front shockers are worn but serviceable

keep wear on n/s rear & o/s front tyres under observation

o/s front top & bottom ball joints worn & would be better replaced

slight damage on windscreen

steering box leaking oil keep under observation

there is some play in both front wheelbearings & should be kept under observation

under vechicle is badly corroded but not rotted through ( keep under observation )

Pass 29 May 2012 73,716 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s front tyre is on legal limit & should be replaced now

slight damage on windscreen

there is condensation in o/s headlamp

there is slight wear in n/s lower front shocker bush

there is water in n/s tail light

Pass 19 May 2011 57,993 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 57,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2010 51,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2009 46,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 46,426 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 43,704 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 43,704 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 42,113 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 36,789 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 TGM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M13 TGM, 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 TGM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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