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X473 JVP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,877 mi
Last recorded124,877 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX473 JVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 124,877 miles

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

slight oil seepage from both front hubs

Pass 28 Feb 2019 119,481 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 115,268 miles

Both rear arches corroded / by mudflaps

Both sides rear brake pads 3/4 worn friction material

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded upper by door

Offside Rear Tyre close to legal limit 3.0mm tread remaining

Oil leak slight ()

Top engine covers fitted restricting access to components

Fail 5 Feb 2018 115,267 miles

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

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

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

Both rear arches corroded / by mudflaps

Both sides rear brake pads 3/4 worn friction material

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded upper by door

Offside Rear Tyre close to legal limit 3.0mm tread remaining

Oil leak slight ()

Top engine covers fitted restricting access to components

Pass 10 Feb 2017 107,646 miles

both rear lower rear wheel arch panels corroded

engine oil leak

top engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 94,470 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 85,161 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 79,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S front tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 79,295 miles

O/S front tyre perished

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 73,580 miles

damage to o/s/f corner

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

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

front wiper blades splitting on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2012 69,626 miles

General chassis corrosion not excessive in any area.

N/S rear and O/S rear axle rebound buffer missing.

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

O/S of front bumper slightly damaged.

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 69,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

General chassis corrosion not excessive in any area.

N/S rear and O/S rear axle rebound buffer missing.

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

O/S of front bumper slightly damaged.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 64,887 miles

Both rear axle buffer stop rubbers missing.

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

Gaiter split on o/s front suspension levelling actuator.

Slight leak from steering box output shaft seal.

Slight wear in lower bushes of front shock absorbers.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 64,887 miles

Both rear axle buffer stop rubbers missing.

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

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

Gaiter split on o/s front suspension levelling actuator.

Slight leak from steering box output shaft seal.

Slight wear in lower bushes of front shock absorbers.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 59,742 miles

Both rear suspension buffer stops - missing

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

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

Gaiter/dust excluder perished/split on front o/s suspension levelling actuator

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 59,742 miles

Both rear suspension buffer stops - missing

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

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

Gaiter/dust excluder perished/split on front o/s suspension levelling actuator

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 55,020 miles

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

N/S rear pasenger door rubbing strip missing.

Slight fluid leak from steering box output shaft seal.

Fail 4 Feb 2008 50,890 miles

Deterioration of driver and passenger windscreen wiper blade not excessive.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

On wheel-free, as wheels are turned from full left hand lock to right hand lock, a "click" is felt which is possibly from steering box. This is not noticeable whilst on turning plates.

Passenger side windscreen washer jet partially blocked.

Rear mounting point on chassis for n/s front axle location arm is slightly damaged.

Slight oil leak from steering box output shaft oil seal.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 50,890 miles

Deterioration of driver and passenger windscreen wiper blade not excessive.

On wheel-free, as wheels are turned from full left hand lock to right hand lock, a "click" is felt which is possibly from steering box. This is not noticeable whilst on turning plates.

Passenger side windscreen washer jet partially blocked.

Rear mounting point on chassis for n/s front axle location arm is slightly damaged.

Slight oil leak from steering box output shaft oil seal.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 45,575 miles

Steering box has slight seepage from sector shaft seal

Fail 31 Jan 2007 45,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box has slight seepage from sector shaft seal

Pass 6 Feb 2006 38,995 miles

Part of n/s windscreen washer jet inoperative.

Slight fluid leak from steering box output shaft seal.

Fail 6 Feb 2006 38,995 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Part of n/s windscreen washer jet inoperative.

Slight fluid leak from steering box output shaft seal.

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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X473 JVP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X473 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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X473 JVP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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