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X309 JOH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,233 mi
Last recorded87,233 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX309 JOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 87,233 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 84,286 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

exhaust system badly corroded

underside corroded (chassis ect')

Fail 10 Sep 2012 84,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust system badly corroded

underside corroded (chassis ect')

Pass 6 Sep 2011 83,142 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight noise from power steering pump.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 82,274 miles

Both front top metal casings around dampers are slightly corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headgasket blown

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inside edge.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Slight noise from power steering pump.

Vehicle is very rusty underside.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 82,274 miles

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

Both front top metal casings around dampers are slightly corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headgasket blown

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inside edge.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Slight noise from power steering pump.

Vehicle is very rusty underside.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 79,642 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 79,636 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 72,362 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 72,361 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,649 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 55,927 miles

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

both front shock absorber bushs starting to perish

Fail 7 Aug 2006 55,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front shock absorber bushs starting to perish

front discs and pads getting low

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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X309 JOH 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 61.5%.

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 X309 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.

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What year was X309 JOH registered?

X309 JOH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X309 JOH safe to buy?

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