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W524 JBV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,602 mi
Last recorded111,602 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW524 JBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 111,602 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front diff oil leak

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 109,051 miles

Front diff oil leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 106,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 106,726 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter at rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake hose mounting marked yellow (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front diff oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 104,924 miles

Front diff oil leak

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 104,914 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front diff oil leak

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 103,236 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 100,592 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 98,523 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 96,250 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 93,916 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 91,122 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 88,061 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 79,949 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 70,197 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 65,183 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 56,042 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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W524 JBV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W524 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 W524 JBV registered?

W524 JBV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W524 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W524 JBV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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