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J30 DSO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,708 mi
Last recorded154,708 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 DSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 154,708 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 154,684 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective loose on track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective loose on track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 150,942 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 147,875 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 141,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 139,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 131,819 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 129,425 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 124,641 miles

Front Cross brace corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 124,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Cross brace corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 116,326 miles

Advise exhaust is corroded

Advise rear brake pads are wearing thin

Advise under body corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2016 116,326 miles

Advise exhaust is corroded

Advise rear brake pads are wearing thin

Advise under body corrosion

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 114,483 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 114,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear chassis around tow bar mounting corroded & splitting -very close to excess-

Rear chassis corroded heavy

Pass 7 Aug 2014 113,251 miles

Bad earth to offside front head ligh (dip/main beam) poss switch?

Centre to Rear box joint corroded heavy

Chips to front screen

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover perished

Fail 17 Jul 2013 110,071 miles

Both front side loghts dim -close to excess-

Both number plate lights dim

Both rear tyres perished & cracking & both have cuts to tread

Chips to screen

Corrosion to both sides of chassis rails (along tops)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear chassis around towbar mounting corroded heavy & starting to split along its seam

Pass 17 Jul 2013 110,071 miles

Both front side loghts dim -close to excess-

Both number plate lights dim

Both rear tyres perished & cracking & both have cuts to tread

Chips to screen

Corrosion to both sides of chassis rails (along tops)

Offside rear chassis around towbar mounting corroded heavy & starting to split along its seam

Pass 17 Aug 2012 107,898 miles

advise both front tyres worn low on inner edges

advise both rear tyres stagerred wear

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise number plate lamps low output

Fail 16 Aug 2012 107,898 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both front tyres worn low on inner edges

advise both rear tyres stagerred wear

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise number plate lamps low output

Pass 16 May 2011 101,442 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in offside front idler arm

Pass 14 Jun 2010 94,258 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 91,823 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 91,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 87,105 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 87,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 74,809 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside wing mirror glass missing

Fail 7 Nov 2006 63,021 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 63,021 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 54,471 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 54,471 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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J30 DSO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J30 DSO, 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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J30 DSO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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