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X285 JOH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,671 mi
Last recorded138,671 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX285 JOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 138,671 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 131,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 122,653 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 121,446 miles

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

chassis corroded

rear no plate starting to corrode

Fail 14 Jul 2014 121,345 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

chassis corroded

rear no plate starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jul 2013 113,539 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 105,331 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 94,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2010 88,445 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 88,445 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,585 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 80,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 74,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 67,534 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 60,333 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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X285 JOH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X285 JOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X285 JOH registered?

X285 JOH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X285 JOH safe to buy?

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