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JB02 MUD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,490 mi
Last recorded91,490 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB02 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 91,490 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 89,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,259 miles

Front Fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wing holed above body mounting behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill holed by body mounting in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 82,486 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside lowest performance/slowest to respond (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear double joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 82,445 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front joint in double joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle swivel joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 80,598 miles

Front Fog lamps missing/removed

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate missing

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 80,593 miles

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

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross-member at front of fuel tank holed by mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Lower bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside effort drops when pedal is held down (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Fog lamps missing/removed

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate missing

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

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 77,706 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 77,706 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 76,392 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 76,370 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 72,993 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 72,993 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,091 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 65,083 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 56,473 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,729 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Jan 2014 47,786 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 43,706 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,912 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,286 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,359 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 29,141 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 27,569 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 24,238 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 20,893 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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JB02 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JB02 MUD, 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 JB02 MUD registered?

JB02 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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