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W251 JBV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,655 mi
Last recorded180,655 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 JBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 180,655 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 180,655 miles

Central Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 173,236 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2017 173,236 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2016 166,175 miles

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

off side chassis corroded but not holed

Pass 15 Apr 2015 156,100 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 145,368 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 145,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 134,332 miles

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

nearside front tyre is cracking on sidewalls

Pass 14 May 2012 122,688 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 122,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 122,460 miles

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

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

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

all discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 119,417 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 119,409 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 116,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 113,372 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 101,984 miles

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

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

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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W251 JBV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W251 JBV, 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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W251 JBV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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