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B20 JPD

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

124,479 mi
Last recorded124,479 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 JPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 124,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

underbody corrosion, chassis, brake and suspension components front and rear

Fail 22 Jul 2025 124,479 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

underbody corrosion, chassis, brake and suspension components front and rear

Pass 6 Aug 2024 122,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 120,439 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 119,012 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 117,070 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 115,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 113,159 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 110,175 miles

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 108,022 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 105,293 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 102,552 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 98,612 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 95,326 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 90,259 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 90,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,564 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 82,299 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 77,332 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 77,332 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 69,625 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 60,094 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 53,390 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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B20 JPD is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 109,579 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 B20 JPD, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B20 JPD is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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