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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

J9 NBCMOT history

J9 NBC is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 35 MOT tests, with 135,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

J9 NBC 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 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
135,456 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
35
22 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 NBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 NBC was last recorded at 135,456 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 3,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,959 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,497 miles
Average per year
5,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,456 miles
  • 2025 – 131,959 miles
  • 2024 – 129,775 miles
  • 2023 – 126,817 miles
  • 2022 – 123,046 miles
  • 2021 – 119,880 miles
  • 2020 – 117,800 miles
  • 2019 – 114,639 miles
  • 2018 – 106,930 miles
  • 2017 – 101,691 miles
  • 2016 – 95,487 miles
  • 2015 – 89,739 miles
  • 2014 – 85,732 miles
  • 2013 – 79,331 miles
  • 2012 – 74,778 miles
  • 2011 – 68,033 miles
  • 2010 – 61,323 miles
  • 2009 – 56,500 miles
  • 2008 – 48,586 miles
  • 2007 – 38,996 miles
  • 2006 – 31,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,456 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers loose / linkage worn (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of mot

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all wheel arches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

35 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,456 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    135,456 miles
    Test number
    651728843336
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers loose / linkage worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of mot

  2. Fail135,456 miles (+3,497)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,456 miles
    Test number
    844181045568
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers loose / linkage worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of mot

  3. Pass131,959 miles (+2,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    131,959 miles
    Test number
    962584507073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,775 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    129,775 miles
    Test number
    732151851122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,817 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,817 miles
    Test number
    934737788190
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security next to all body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail126,811 miles (+3,765)14 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,811 miles
    Test number
    369797228650
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas next to all body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass123,046 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,046 miles
    Test number
    815431399401
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail123,033 miles (+3,153)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,033 miles
    Test number
    842863243631
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,880 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,880 miles
    Test number
    302043157276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail119,880 miles (+2,080)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,880 miles
    Test number
    507468943189
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass117,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    117,800 miles
    Test number
    814723685886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,800 miles (+3,161)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,800 miles
    Test number
    710396609988
    • MajorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass114,639 miles (+7,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,639 miles
    Test number
    698523643086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass106,930 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,930 miles
    Test number
    353725188028
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

  15. Fail106,930 miles (+5,239)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,930 miles
    Test number
    143745490780
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

  16. Pass101,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,691 miles
    Test number
    262147521297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail101,691 miles (+6,204)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,691 miles
    Test number
    320811239870
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  18. Pass95,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    95,487 miles
    Test number
    558633679532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail95,497 miles (+5,758)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,497 miles
    Test number
    733948213820
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  20. Pass89,739 miles (+4,007)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,739 miles
    Test number
    255193025235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre cracking on walls

  21. Pass85,732 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,732 miles
    Test number
    595400414262
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Fail85,732 miles (+6,401)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,732 miles
    Test number
    945300914221
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass79,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,331 miles
    Test number
    176007113211
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail79,329 miles (+4,551)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,329 miles
    Test number
    257417713290
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureBrake drum insecure (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass74,778 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,778 miles
    Test number
    266511522288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pedal has almost excessive movement

  26. Fail74,778 miles (+6,745)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,778 miles
    Test number
    995870022291
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pedal has almost excessive movement

  27. Pass68,033 miles (+6,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,033 miles
    Test number
    857211581158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass61,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,323 miles
    Test number
    260698980129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail61,323 miles (+4,823)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,323 miles
    Test number
    411468180162
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  30. Pass56,500 miles (+7,914)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,500 miles
    Test number
    911110219265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass48,586 miles (+9,590)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,586 miles
    Test number
    663211098103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s rear light lens cracked

  32. Pass38,996 miles (+7,764)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,996 miles
    Test number
    431774107255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass31,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    31,232 miles
    Test number
    231064186469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass31,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    31,232 miles
    Test number
    790644986146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail31,232 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,232 miles
    Test number
    332214686128
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about J9 NBC

Does J9 NBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 NBC is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 NBC?
The MOT on J9 NBC is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 NBC done?
J9 NBC was recorded at 135,456 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 5,139 miles a year.
Has J9 NBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 NBC has failed 13 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 NBC 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 J9 NBC find?
J9 NBC passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers loose / linkage worn; no rear seats fitted at time of mot.

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