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N88 KJB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

150,813 mi
Last recorded150,813 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 KJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 150,813 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arches, under body, chassis and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 150,692 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule several front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres 1st stages of perishing, efficient at test.

multiple areas of vehicle chassis 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.

Fail 2 Jan 2025 150,687 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure centre mounting corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule several front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres 1st stages of perishing, efficient at test.

multiple areas of vehicle chassis 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.

Pass 2 Jan 2024 149,066 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 149,044 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 147,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 142,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 142,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 136,380 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

several under body sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Fail 11 Dec 2020 136,230 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 131,073 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 131,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 124,618 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 117,595 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 110,975 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 103,434 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pad very low

Fail 24 Dec 2015 103,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play FRONT ONE (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn

front brake pad very low

Pass 23 Dec 2014 94,489 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 86,239 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 86,201 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 76,495 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 76,328 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2012 69,865 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 62,530 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 54,335 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 54,335 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 46,312 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 40,362 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 40,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,805 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 26,670 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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N88 KJB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 N88 KJB, 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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N88 KJB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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