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X491 JOH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,778 mi
Last recorded176,778 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 JOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 176,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 175,993 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 175,991 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 174,254 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Of Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 174,254 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Of Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 172,466 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 171,057 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 171,057 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 167,132 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 164,668 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 164,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 158,765 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 150,673 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 143,768 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 143,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 136,283 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 130,385 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 120,159 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 107,852 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 94,881 miles

o/s rear hub seal leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2005 82,876 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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X491 JOH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 X491 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

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What year was X491 JOH registered?

X491 JOH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2000.

Is X491 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X491 JOH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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