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M55 JSP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

207,961 mi
Last recorded207,961 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 JSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 207,961 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both N S and O S Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 207,254 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 205,874 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 202,957 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 201,535 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 199,790 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 194,914 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 189,531 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower face of chassis adjacent to fuel tank area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower chassis face adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Apr 2019 189,531 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect "continental" beam benders fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower face of chassis adjacent to fuel tank area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect "continental"beam benders fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower chassis face adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2018 184,114 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 180,059 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 176,397 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 171,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 164,810 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 154,647 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 148,298 miles

Oil leak

slight oil leak from rear suspensin pipe

Pass 8 Dec 2011 140,105 miles

passenger rear seat not fitted

transmission brake has play in hub

Pass 7 Dec 2010 132,253 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 124,534 miles

both front side windows tinted

headlamp deflectors fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2008 120,804 miles

nearside middle seat missing seat belt not checked advise

nearside rear seat missing seat belt not checked advise

offside rear seat missing seat belt not checked advise

Pass 28 Nov 2007 113,655 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 105,497 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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M55 JSP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M55 JSP, 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 M55 JSP registered?

M55 JSP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is M55 JSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 JSP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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