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X49 JBC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,113 mi
Last recorded156,113 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX49 JBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 156,113 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 152,871 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 142,258 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 142,258 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 136,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

fluid leak

Pass 19 Jun 2017 131,762 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 127,689 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 127,551 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine bay and inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near driver door (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 121,915 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 116,568 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 116,568 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 112,508 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 109,883 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 107,448 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)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 103,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

slight play in steering box front and rear brake dics and pads worn

Pass 8 Jun 2010 103,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in steering box front and rear brake dics and pads worn

Pass 18 Apr 2009 96,867 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 86,588 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 77,865 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 77,652 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 67,744 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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X49 JBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold 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 X49 JBC, 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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X49 JBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X49 JBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X49 JBC 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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