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V798 JRH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

164,720 mi
Last recorded164,720 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV798 JRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 164,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside and components corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2026 164,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside and components corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 249,282 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 240,552 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 233,752 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 229,077 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 223,163 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 215,591 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 215,591 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 207,992 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 199,451 miles

Both rear chassis legs repaired by welding

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak around gear box

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 173,027 miles

(both) chassis leg been repaired by welding

slight oil leak at gearbox area

Pass 18 Mar 2014 165,797 miles

fuel tank upper strap corroded and broken

Pass 15 Mar 2013 159,821 miles

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

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 5 Mar 2013 159,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2012 153,586 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 147,952 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 147,505 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 129,539 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 111,156 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 97,152 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 97,152 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 90,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 83,099 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 83,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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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V798 JRH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V798 JRH, 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 V798 JRH registered?

V798 JRH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V798 JRH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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