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X492 JOH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,727 mi
Last recorded174,727 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX492 JOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 174,727 miles

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

Front headlamps deteriorated

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody corroded / muddy

Pass 2 Oct 2019 174,597 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 174,597 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 165,272 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 165,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside door step starting to corrod

Offside door step starting to corrod

Pass 24 Aug 2017 155,467 miles

Offside Front oil leak

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

Rear watt linkage has slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2016 149,371 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front fog lamp unit insecure

Offside Front half shaft seal leaking

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 149,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front fog lamp unit insecure

Offside Front half shaft seal leaking

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 141,406 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

adv >> appears to be a rattle on front ?????

adv >> both front tyres inner edge worn

adv >> oil leek of/side front hub

Fail 29 Jul 2015 141,184 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

adv >> appears to be a rattle on front ?????

adv >> both front tyres inner edge worn

adv >> oil leek of/side front hub

Pass 22 Jul 2014 133,446 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 126,607 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 126,607 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 111,652 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 111,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 103,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 103,868 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 98,125 miles

nearside rear airbag leaking

Fail 19 Mar 2010 98,125 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear airbag leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2009 84,689 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 72,520 miles

Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 57,861 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 57,861 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,100 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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X492 JOH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X492 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.

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X492 JOH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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