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W485 JHL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

171,360 mi
Last recorded171,360 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 JHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2015 171,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing at abs pump (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Air suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 164,052 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 158,288 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 158,288 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 155,189 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 137,284 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 136,658 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 120,184 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 120,142 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 107,967 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 107,925 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 79,301 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 79,230 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 69,691 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 69,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W485 JHL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W485 JHL, 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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W485 JHL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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