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J17 PER

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,500 mi
Last recorded162,500 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 PER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 162,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2017 158,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 156,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 149,039 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 141,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2012 140,222 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 135,549 miles

chip in n/s headlamp

o/s rear brake back plate damp with fluid

Fail 30 Nov 2011 135,549 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

chip in n/s headlamp

o/s rear brake back plate damp with fluid

Fail 10 Oct 2011 135,541 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

exhaust system corroding and deterioating

n/s o/s rear chasis rusty

slight lip front brake discs

surface corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 12 Jun 2010 127,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010 127,591 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 120,775 miles

both rear chasis rusty

child seats fitted in rear

exhaust system rusty

lip on rear brake discs

n/s front tyre on legal limit

o/s front tyre getting low

o/s rear half shaft seal leaking

wear on front brake discs

Fail 11 Jun 2009 120,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear chasis rusty

child seats fitted in rear

exhaust system rusty

lip on rear brake discs

n/s front tyre on legal limit

o/s front tyre getting low

o/s rear half shaft seal leaking

wear on front brake discs

Pass 21 May 2008 113,143 miles

slight leak from o/s/r axle

slight leak from transfer box onto handbrake backplate

slight play in n/s track rod end (rear one of the two)

steering box wet

Pass 9 May 2007 100,028 miles

front pads very low

slight bind o/s/f brake

very slight play n/s track rod ends

Pass 10 May 2006 86,524 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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J17 PER is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 115,883 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 J17 PER, 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 26 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J17 PER registered?

J17 PER is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is J17 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 PER shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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