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X697 JOH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,094 mi
Last recorded88,094 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX697 JOH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 88,094 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2022 88,094 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 85,449 miles

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2021 85,449 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 79,989 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 79,877 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 73,890 miles

all tyres cracking slightly on sidewall

Fail 5 Jun 2018 73,847 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 72,339 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 72,339 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 70,895 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 70,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 68,743 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 68,743 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 66,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2013 64,624 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 58,683 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 58,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,445 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,853 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 49,136 miles

front bumper support tube corroded/insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,710 miles

corrosion front bumper support bar

Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,074 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,883 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear bumpstop missing

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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X697 JOH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,950cc petrol 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 X697 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 X697 JOH registered?

X697 JOH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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