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JOE 123L

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,509 mi
Last recorded164,509 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOE 123L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 164,509 miles

ns drag link ball joint oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 160,363 miles

nsf wheelarch rusty

oil leak

power steering box leaking

power steering fluid low

Fail 7 Nov 2014 160,363 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

nsf wheelarch rusty

oil leak

power steering box leaking

power steering fluid low

Pass 4 Nov 2013 155,908 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 155,896 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2012 149,811 miles

n/s/r bump stop rubber missing

Fail 2 Nov 2012 149,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r bump stop rubber missing

Pass 12 Nov 2011 142,741 miles

Advise front wipers deteriorated

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 130,667 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 119,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

advise rear diff leaking oil

Fail 18 Nov 2009 119,703 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

advise rear diff leaking oil

Pass 31 Oct 2008 105,513 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 105,513 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 89,884 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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JOE 123L is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 JOE 123L, 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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What year was JOE 123L registered?

JOE 123L is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 2000.

Is JOE 123L safe to buy?

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