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X481 JUK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,045 mi
Last recorded180,045 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX481 JUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 180,045 miles

All suspension/springs corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2025 180,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f flitch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All suspension/springs corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 178,686 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all front brake ferrules corroded

all rear brake ferrules corroded

both side steps heavily corroded

exhaust corroded

front axle oil seal leaking

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

under neath of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2024 178,686 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ( under sill ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all front brake ferrules corroded

all rear brake ferrules corroded

both side steps heavily corroded

exhaust corroded

front axle oil seal leaking

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

under neath of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 175,930 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both side steps heavily corroded

underneath of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 174,463 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch liner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both side ,side steps heavily corroded

coolant level low

general underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2022 174,463 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting footwell/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting footwell / wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch liner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both side ,side steps heavily corroded

coolant level low

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2021 170,725 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2021 170,725 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2020 165,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2020 165,344 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2020 165,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 161,713 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 157,579 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 153,334 miles

Oil leak ()

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 150,191 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 147,347 miles

both rear tyres have uneven tread wear inner edges

oil leak from engine?

Pass 15 Oct 2014 143,708 miles

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f suspension pipes corroded

oil leaks-transmission/engine

Pass 23 Oct 2013 140,171 miles

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

transfer oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 133,696 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2011 129,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 129,164 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 120,220 miles

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

transfer box and engine oil leaks

Pass 16 Oct 2009 109,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 99,175 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 88,756 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 72,361 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 58,135 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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X481 JUK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X481 JUK, 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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X481 JUK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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