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T28 MBS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

124,487 mi
Last recorded124,487 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT28 MBS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 124,487 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ALL mountings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper slight damage

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

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welded patches - ALL covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 124,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect need cleaning? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and union corroded away at brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch within 30cm of body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch within 30cm of seat belt mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger in front of rear tyre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect need cleaning? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and union corroded away at brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch within 30cm of body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch within 30cm of seat belt mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger in front of rear tyre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn WATTS linkage above rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened to axle and brackets on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened to axle and brackets on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 119,320 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 119,317 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 115,849 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 115,846 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 109,825 miles

Front Chassis Corroded, Not considered excessive

Member under radiator excessively corroded, not considered structural

Pass 24 Nov 2021 108,299 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 108,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

radiator support corroded - not testable

Pass 21 Oct 2020 105,518 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 105,578 miles

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

Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Crossmember holed

Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 105,298 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 105,295 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 104,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking one of four high pressure pipes (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front both front shock absorber bushes worn lower,not excessive at time of test

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated no movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bush deteriorated no movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all suspension pipes fitted to vehicle badly corroded advise replacement

felt slight brake fluctuation through foot brake peddle durring decelerometer test

Pass 14 Sep 2017 99,920 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 4 Sep 2017 99,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,980 miles

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

chassis legs heavily corroded in places

poor welding repairs on chassis legs

various amounts of corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 18 Aug 2016 93,958 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

chassis legs heavily corroded in places

poor welding repairs on chassis legs

various amounts of corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2016 91,702 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 91,702 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 84,906 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,795 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 78,645 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,270 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,951 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 54,148 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,668 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 36,667 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 31,002 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,734 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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T28 MBS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 T28 MBS, 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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T28 MBS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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