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X279 JVP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,816 mi
Last recorded98,816 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 JVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 98,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 98,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 92,232 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres worn on edges

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 89,832 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 80,663 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 80,663 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,154 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 73,021 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 65,877 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 65,785 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,926 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 36,633 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 36,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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X279 JVP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 X279 JVP, 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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X279 JVP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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