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X557 JVP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,122 mi
Last recorded200,122 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 JVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 200,122 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 200,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 195,058 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 192,355 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs corroded but not to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 192,355 miles

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

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Rear suspension stabiliser rod connecting bracket above rear differential (top and bottom bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White light emitted through cracked/broken lens (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs corroded but not to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 179,298 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 179,298 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position Handle seized (6.2.1 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 174,681 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 149,687 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 149,687 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 126,462 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 113,775 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 103,758 miles

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

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 103,758 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 101,193 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 95,820 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 95,820 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 92,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 92,453 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 84,748 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 84,748 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 76,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 70,243 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 60,873 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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X557 JVP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X557 JVP, 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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X557 JVP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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