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W393 JHC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

234,903 mi
Last recorded234,903 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW393 JHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 234,903 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 234,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 231,815 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 228,206 miles

offside and nearside rear chassis generally corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 18 Jun 2021 224,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 222,369 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension control arms/rods centre bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar d-bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve beginning to perish (5.2.3 (j))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Fail 17 Jun 2020 222,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension control arms/rods centre bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar d-bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve beginning to perish (5.2.3 (j))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 17 Jun 2019 218,731 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

parking brake performance just met requirements

Pass 21 Jun 2018 214,215 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

items in screen

Fail 18 Jun 2018 214,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

items in screen

Pass 19 Jun 2017 209,220 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 204,703 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 195,663 miles

rear axle tie bar rocker arm slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2014 184,521 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 184,494 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 174,534 miles

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

minor oil leak rear engine

Fail 4 Jun 2013 174,530 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

minor oil leak rear engine

Pass 25 Jun 2012 163,568 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 148,914 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 148,910 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 136,922 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 136,854 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 128,315 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 124,031 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 115,448 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 97,950 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 97,950 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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W393 JHC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W393 JHC, 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 W393 JHC registered?

W393 JHC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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