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J5 RFH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

210,159 mi
Last recorded210,159 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 RFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 210,159 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

front bumper support bar corroded

under side of chassi heavily corroded and patch welded

Fail 13 Dec 2023 210,159 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

front bumper support bar corroded

under side of chassi heavily corroded and patch welded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 208,793 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

both front turrets corroded

front rad support corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2022 208,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f & o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

both front turrets corroded

front rad support corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 202,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassi has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rad support bar corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2021 202,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassi has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rad support bar corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 195,598 miles

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

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

rear chassi has surface corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2020 195,598 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and union (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and union (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

rear chassi has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2019 184,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front axle seal leaking

rear chassi has heavy corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2019 184,268 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front axle seal leaking

rear chassi has heavy corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2018 173,895 miles

Nearside Front axle oil leaking on to road wheel

chassi has heavy surface corrossion

Fail 18 Apr 2018 173,895 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front axle oil leaking on to road wheel

chassi has heavy surface corrossion

Pass 25 Apr 2017 161,244 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 161,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/abs mount (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 148,040 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 136,092 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 124,340 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 113,756 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 104,129 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/f tyre is worn low on the shoulders

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 90,893 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 81,183 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 81,183 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 81,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,780 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 70,614 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 60,201 miles

o/s &n/s rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded??

steering box leaking fluid????

Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,355 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 43,638 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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J5 RFH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J5 RFH, 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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J5 RFH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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