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ExpiredMileage
210,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front axle seal leaking
rear chassi has heavy corrosion
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
Nearside Front axle oil leaking on to road wheel
chassi has heavy surface corrossion
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
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)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s &n/s rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded??
steering box leaking fluid????
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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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