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W481 JPD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,489 mi
Last recorded145,489 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 JPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 145,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hole in sill

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear hole in sill

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside mirror does not provide a view to the rear

Fail 30 May 2018 145,489 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlamp and lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hole in sill rear

Nearside mirror not providing rear view

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear hole in rear of sill

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 141,636 miles

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

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

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

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

steering arm has slight play to steering box

Fail 7 Jun 2017 141,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

steering arm has slight play to steering box

Pass 12 Jan 2016 134,008 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 134,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nearside and offside rear chassis (6.6.6)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 128,740 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 126,488 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 123,350 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 118,577 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 115,271 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 115,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 110,390 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 106,720 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 106,720 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 102,588 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 102,588 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 95,753 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 88,587 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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W481 JPD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W481 JPD, 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 W481 JPD registered?

W481 JPD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W481 JPD safe to buy?

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