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J888 JBN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,364 mi
Last recorded151,364 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 JBN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 151,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 145,206 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses making contact with rear springs (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 145,172 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel dripping down rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect pattern and aimed too high (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses making contact with rear springs (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 138,263 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 138,224 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel leaking down back of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking diesel leaking from fuel filter / housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached insecure/worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking power steering fluid leaking from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 134,437 miles

Front fog light not working

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test luggage compartment ()

Pass 7 Jan 2022 133,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 133,139 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 121,837 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 116,449 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 115,099 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 111,864 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 111,864 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 109,249 miles

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

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

slight steering box freeplay

Fail 12 Jan 2013 109,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

slight steering box freeplay

Pass 21 Dec 2011 105,852 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 102,333 miles

OIL LEAKS FROM STEERING BOX PLUS ENGINE

GEAR BOX OIL LEAKS

Pass 17 Oct 2009 97,626 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 80,154 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 68,190 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 68,189 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 51,201 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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J888 JBN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J888 JBN, 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 J888 JBN registered?

J888 JBN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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