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R999 JBP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,880 mi
Last recorded193,880 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 JBP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 193,880 miles

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

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

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 1 Oct 2025 188,282 miles

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

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 13 Sep 2024 175,570 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 168,041 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 261,391 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 261,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 260,030 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 157,073 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 157,073 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 149,288 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 149,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner bay corroded holed

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2017 147,596 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner bay (6.1.B.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure

Oil leak

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

fuel tank strap

Pass 23 Mar 2016 145,689 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Sill corroded but not within 30cm of any breaking, steering, or suspension components

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sill corroded but not within 30cm of any breaking, steering, or suspension components

Sills covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 2 Apr 2015 140,395 miles

Offside rear wheel binding slightly.

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 140,395 miles

Offside rear wheel binding slightly.

Pass 19 May 2014 130,319 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 115,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2013 115,210 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 103,412 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 97,869 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 97,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 90,161 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn & slightly corroded

rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Jul 2010 90,161 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2009 82,183 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 82,183 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Coolant leak

wiper blades are deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2008 72,246 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 62,232 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,387 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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R999 JBP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R999 JBP, 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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R999 JBP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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