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X253 JBO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,162 mi
Last recorded150,162 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 JBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 150,162 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 148,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 148,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 141,229 miles

235 / 70 / 16 tyres fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 132,905 miles

235 / 70 / 16 tyres fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2015 124,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 124,128 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 114,078 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 106,930 miles

rear suspension stops missing

srs lamp on

Fail 20 Nov 2012 106,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear suspension stops missing

srs lamp on

Pass 15 Nov 2011 97,646 miles

rear chassis corroded x2

Fail 15 Nov 2011 97,645 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear chassis corroded x2

Pass 12 Nov 2010 88,832 miles

front bottom ball joints x2

front top ball joints x2

Fail 11 Nov 2010 88,830 miles

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

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

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

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

front bottom ball joints x2

front top ball joints x2

Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,090 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 80,090 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 71,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2007 65,639 miles

advbise oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2006 59,537 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 59,537 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 52,656 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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X253 JBO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X253 JBO, 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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X253 JBO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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