MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight play also. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight play also. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and surrounding area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
General underbody corrosion around chassis and suspension components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear leg around tow bar mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Towbar with an unsafe modification to secondary components (6.1.6 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear axle bump stops missing
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear axle bump stops missing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
suspention system oil leak off side center
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
suspention system oil leak off side center
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
slight damage to inner wall of off side rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
slight damage to inner wall of off side rear tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear number plate slighty deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate slighty deteriorated
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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J9 RFU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 J9 RFU, 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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J9 RFU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.
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