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J444 BTH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,327 mi
Last recorded147,327 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 BTH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 147,327 miles

Rear tyres - inner edges wearing

Fail 8 Aug 2017 147,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear tyres - inner edges wearing

Pass 11 Aug 2016 130,884 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 130,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Coolant leak heater hose ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 113,697 miles

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 113,697 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 93,612 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 79,223 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 79,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 May 2012 78,953 miles

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

faults with towbar - no lights working through socket

front foglamps insecure

unable to carry out full inspection of rear metal brake pipes (muddy)

underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 21 May 2012 78,935 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Vehicle underside muddy

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

Pass 27 May 2011 76,822 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Unable to see rear inner brake pads

Fail 26 May 2011 76,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Unable to see rear inner brake pads

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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J444 BTH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J444 BTH, 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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J444 BTH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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