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X281 JVP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,347 mi
Last recorded100,347 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 JVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 100,347 miles

rear chassis corroded

Fail 9 May 2019 100,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

rear chassis corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,985 miles

nearside of front bumper damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2018 95,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside of front bumper damaged

offside front brake disc deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2017 92,520 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,984 miles

both sides of rear chassis corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2016 90,948 miles

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

both sides of rear chassis corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,158 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn

offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

power steering pipes damp

Pass 10 Apr 2014 83,812 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

Fail 4 Apr 2014 83,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,307 miles

rear brake pads appear worn

Fail 22 Mar 2013 79,307 miles

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

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

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

deep cut in offside front tyre

rear brake pads appear worn

Fail 1 Feb 2012 74,514 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deep cut in offside front tyre

nearside door mirror damaged

no anti freeze in cooling system

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 1 Feb 2012 74,514 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

no anti freeze in cooling system

offside rear tyre worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deep cut in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2011 67,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2010 61,887 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 11 Feb 2009 52,980 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 39,402 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 27,959 miles

both nearside tyres perished

chip in windscreen

rear brake discs corroded

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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X281 JVP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X281 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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What year was X281 JVP registered?

X281 JVP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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