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X459 JRV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

156,442 mi
Last recorded156,442 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 JRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 156,442 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 155,007 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 153,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 151,707 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 148,369 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Fog light inop

Offside Reverse light inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 148,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension levelling valve leaking At unit at O/S inner sill (5.3.5 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Fog light inop

Offside Reverse light inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 144,582 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 144,577 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 142,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 141,091 miles

Central exhaust slight blow on seam

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2019 141,086 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust slight blow on seam

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2018 137,847 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 134,906 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 132,464 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 130,047 miles

Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

oil leaks

Pass 13 Feb 2015 117,916 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 117,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 106,601 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 97,281 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 92,368 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 90,092 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 87,498 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 84,301 miles

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

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2009 84,197 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2008 75,949 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 75,949 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 66,336 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2007 66,336 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2006 54,899 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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X459 JRV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 X459 JRV, 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 X459 JRV registered?

X459 JRV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X459 JRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X459 JRV shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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