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J700 AMB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

98,142 mi
Last recorded98,142 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 AMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 98,142 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 96,969 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around drivers foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 96,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around drivers foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 95,685 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rad cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 95,685 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rad cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 94,678 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 94,676 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake lagging in operation bleeding reqired (1.2.1 (d))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 94,676 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS forward of tow hitch mounting heavy blistering and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached shok absorber mounting to chassis holed and heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 94,595 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CHASSIS NEAR TOW HITCH BLISTERED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 93,898 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 93,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 92,585 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,824 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 88,383 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 88,382 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis adj to airbag (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis adj to airbag (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,030 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,495 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,975 miles

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

heavy rust chassis under side car

Fail 19 Jul 2012 65,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

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

heavy rust chassis under side car

Fail 20 May 2011 57,053 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 57,053 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 55,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,205 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s wiper slightly perished

Pass 17 Jun 2008 49,402 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 49,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,176 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 45,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 41,706 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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J700 AMB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 J700 AMB, 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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J700 AMB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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