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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

J8 TOPMOT history

J8 TOP is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

J8 TOP silver Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
115,739 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 TOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 TOP was last recorded at 115,739 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
115,219 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
520 miles
Average per year
4,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,739 miles
  • 2025 – 115,219 miles
  • 2024 – 114,132 miles
  • 2023 – 113,628 miles
  • 2022 – 113,128 miles
  • 2021 – 112,831 miles
  • 2020 – 112,384 miles
  • 2019 – 110,153 miles
  • 2018 – 106,882 miles
  • 2017 – 99,737 miles
  • 2016 – 92,177 miles
  • 2015 – 85,375 miles
  • 2014 – 84,872 miles
  • 2013 – 73,581 miles
  • 2012 – 66,515 miles
  • 2011 – 59,821 miles
  • 2010 – 52,038 miles
  • 2009 – 44,137 miles
  • 2008 – 37,284 miles
  • 2007 – 30,758 miles
  • 2006 – 21,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,739 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,739 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    115,739 miles
    Test number
    873619095712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,219 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,219 miles
    Test number
    303258738250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,132 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    114,132 miles
    Test number
    818487080512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,628 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    113,628 miles
    Test number
    910641721577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,128 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    113,128 miles
    Test number
    659707304373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,831 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,831 miles
    Test number
    121379991314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,384 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    112,384 miles
    Test number
    688670997794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,153 miles (+3,271)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,153 miles
    Test number
    832053742028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,882 miles (+7,145)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,882 miles
    Test number
    841220591815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,737 miles (+7,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,737 miles
    Test number
    298621471756
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes starting to corrode
  11. Pass92,177 miles (+6,802)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,177 miles
    Test number
    315197695969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
  12. Pass85,375 miles (+503)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,375 miles
    Test number
    817705175184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass84,872 miles (+11,291)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,872 miles
    Test number
    945563684284
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteExhaust slightly corroded
    • NoteUnder body/pipes wax oiled
  14. Pass73,581 miles (+7,066)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,581 miles
    Test number
    718774683294
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteAll under body/pipes wax oiled
    • NoteExhaust slightly corroded
  15. Pass66,515 miles (+6,694)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,515 miles
    Test number
    239135382291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteCentre exhaust flange corroded
  16. Pass59,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,821 miles
    Test number
    517453181294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,821 miles (+7,783)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,821 miles
    Test number
    799083981220
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testTowbar component insecure (6.6.1)
  18. Pass52,038 miles (+7,901)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,038 miles
    Test number
    403508290283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  19. Pass44,137 miles (+6,853)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,137 miles
    Test number
    263829889212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,284 miles (+6,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,284 miles
    Test number
    772931098291
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass30,758 miles (+9,457)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,758 miles
    Test number
    391626597497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,301 miles
    Test number
    423180206435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 TOP

Does J8 TOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 TOP is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 TOP?
The MOT on J8 TOP is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 TOP done?
J8 TOP was recorded at 115,739 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 4,798 miles a year.
Has J8 TOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 TOP has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2011.
Has the mileage on J8 TOP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J8 TOP find?
J8 TOP passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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