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X527 JOH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,561 mi
Last recorded98,561 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX527 JOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 98,561 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body has corrosion and some holes outside the prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 7 Nov 2024 97,459 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 28 Nov 2023 95,528 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 94,914 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 94,914 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 94,700 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 94,656 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 94,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2016 92,560 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 92,530 miles

Centre Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 89,054 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 79,267 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 64,876 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 64,559 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

front to rear and rear brake pipes showing corrosion

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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X527 JOH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X527 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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What year was X527 JOH registered?

X527 JOH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X527 JOH safe to buy?

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