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X798 JRV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,368 mi
Last recorded186,368 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX798 JRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2016 186,368 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 Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

both front shock absorber bushes deteriorated

chip in windscreen

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r brake pads low

rear axle bump stops missing

rear chassis corroded adjacent to to tow bar

slight diesel leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 175,337 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

chip in windsreen

n/s/r chassis rail corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 157,877 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 157,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 248,181 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2013 248,181 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2012 151,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s and n/s running boards not secure

Pass 19 Dec 2012 151,360 miles

o/s and n/s running boards not secure

Pass 29 Nov 2011 144,918 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s running boards corroded

o/s running boards corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2010 134,522 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 134,522 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 122,714 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 113,129 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 100,902 miles

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

nearside rear hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2006 87,942 miles

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

all tyres tread low

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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X798 JRV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X798 JRV, 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 X798 JRV registered?

X798 JRV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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