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J8 TOP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

115,739 mi
Last recorded115,739 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 TOP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 115,739 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 115,219 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 114,132 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 113,628 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 113,128 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 112,831 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 112,384 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 110,153 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 106,882 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 99,737 miles

fuel pipes starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 84,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust slightly corroded

under body/pipes wax oiled

Pass 11 Oct 2013 73,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all under body/pipes wax oiled

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 66,515 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

centre exhaust flange corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 59,821 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 59,821 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,137 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,284 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,758 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,301 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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J8 TOP 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 95.5%.

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 J8 TOP, 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 J8 TOP registered?

J8 TOP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is J8 TOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 TOP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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