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W489 JBV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,571 mi
Last recorded113,571 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 JBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 113,571 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 113,571 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 112,062 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 108,891 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 106,192 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 103,616 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 100,798 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 98,307 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 94,699 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 90,688 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 85,598 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 81,021 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 81,016 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 75,921 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 69,429 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 63,991 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 63,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 59,640 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 59,261 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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W489 JBV 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 78.9%.

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 W489 JBV, 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 W489 JBV registered?

W489 JBV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W489 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W489 JBV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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