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V879 JHK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

225,259 mi
Last recorded225,259 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV879 JHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 225,259 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 216,892 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 216,668 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 206,473 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 190,863 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 174,712 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 174,630 miles

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

Track/control light on.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 162,058 miles

rear chassis signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2010 162,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear chassis signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2009 143,937 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 123,511 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 104,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt

nearside windscreen wiper blade split on ends

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

offside windscreen wiper blade split on ends

Pass 23 Dec 2005 87,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

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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V879 JHK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V879 JHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V879 JHK registered?

V879 JHK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 February 2000.

Is V879 JHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V879 JHK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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