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ExpiredMileage
166,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake repair covered in underseal inner wing welding repair covered by plastic trim and underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing, Abs unit prescribed area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front body mountings corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS unit to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by suspension air bag upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell by column mounting on bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front body mountings corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS unit to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by suspension air bag upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
3rd row of seats not in use at time of test
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear below abs unit (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear below abs unit (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both front inner wings corroded near abs unit but not weakened
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle tie bar (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle tie bar (2.4.A.3)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
3rd row of seats not in use at time of test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear below abs unit (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear below abs unit (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front inner wings corroded near abs unit mounting but not weakened
3rd row off seats not in use at time of test
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
chassis corroded
n/s rear indicator lamp glass cracked
n/s rear wheel arch panel loose
near side and off side front inner wing panels corroded
3rd row of seats not in use
A.C.E pipes corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just met test standard (6.3.1d)
both rear bumpstops missing
crossmember under radiator rotted through
nearside rear indicator cracked
nearside rear wing insecure
parts of chassis corroded
play in both front anti-roll bar bushes
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
3rd row of seats not in use
A.C.E pipes corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just met test standard (6.3.1d)
both rear bumpstops missing
crossmember under radiator rotted through
nearside rear indicator cracked
nearside rear wing insecure
parts of chassis corroded
play in both front anti-roll bar bushes
3rd row of seats not in use
A.C.E pipes corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
both rear bumpstops missing
crossmember under radiator rotted through
nearside rear indicator cracked
parts of chassis corroded
play in both front anti-roll bar bushes
power steering noisy
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
3rd row of seats not in use
A.C.E pipes corroded
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear bump-stops missing
crossmember under radiator rotted through
front anti-roll bar bushes worn
nearside rear indicator broken
parts of chassis corroded some heavily
power steering noisy
A.C.E suspension pipes corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear bump stops missing
nearside rear indicator broken
rear of chassis corroded welded and undersealed
rear seats not in use
slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
all 4 front brake hoses have corroded ferrules
nearside rear indicator lens broken
rear bumpstops missing
rear of chassis corroded
seats in rear not in use
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all 4 brake hoses at the front of the car have corroded ferrules
both rear bump stops missing
near side rear indicator lens broken
parts of chassis heavily corroded
seats in rear not in use ,seatbelts not checked
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all 4 brake hoses at the front of the car have corroded ferrules
barts of chassis heavily corroded
both rear bump stops missing
near side rear indicator lens broken
seats in rear not in use ,seatbelts not checked
chassis corroded
front tyres worn on inner edges
rear of chassis corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
rear ace pipe leaking
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
rear ace pipe leaking
off side front and near side front upper and lower knucle ball joints slight play
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
near side 3rd row seat poor to open
spare on legal limit
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
near side 3rd row seat poor to open †
near side door mirror cracked
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W488 JHL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 W488 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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W488 JHL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 June 2000.
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