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J16 MRX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,799 mi
Last recorded154,799 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 MRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 154,799 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 148,647 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 142,118 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 4 fitted ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear ace pipe damp

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 136,605 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 130,923 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 3 ()

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 124,257 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 119,378 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 119,376 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in 2 places (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 118,136 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills chassis etc (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 115,754 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 112,044 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 112,044 miles

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 109,475 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 105,805 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 98,472 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 85,319 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 84,084 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 79,485 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 71,153 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 71,153 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 66,732 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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J16 MRX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J16 MRX, 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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J16 MRX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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