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W488 JPD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,258 mi
Last recorded142,258 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 JPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 142,258 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 142,256 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 140,231 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 133,895 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 133,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 130,585 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 126,821 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 123,563 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 123,514 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 120,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 115,575 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 110,975 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 106,548 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 14 Jun 2010 106,545 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 15 Jun 2009 101,163 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs worn almost to excess

Pass 18 Apr 2008 95,755 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 95,758 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 87,333 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2006 80,329 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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W488 JPD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W488 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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W488 JPD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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