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X488 JOH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

161,298 mi
Last recorded161,298 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 JOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 161,298 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 154,205 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 146,984 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 141,916 miles

Offside front Anti roll bar shock slight leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 139,698 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 139,698 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 138,011 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 135,114 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 133,377 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 130,264 miles

nearside front tyre badly perished

nearside rear tyre badly perished

offside front tyre badly perished

Pass 27 Feb 2017 129,149 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 128,292 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 126,433 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 122,196 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 118,167 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 112,895 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 108,446 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 103,055 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 97,346 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 91,291 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 84,447 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 80,755 miles

anti-roll bar damper oily †

brake fluid slightly low †front brake pads poss low †drop ball joint slight play †drop arm oily

Fail 22 Sep 2005 80,755 miles

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

anti-roll bar damper oily †

brake fluid slightly low †front brake pads poss low †drop ball joint slight play †drop arm oily

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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X488 JOH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 X488 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

How do I check the history of X488 JOH?

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What year was X488 JOH registered?

X488 JOH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2000.

Is X488 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X488 JOH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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