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V8 RJX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

206,846 mi
Last recorded206,846 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 RJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 206,846 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 199,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2025 199,217 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 198,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

rear diff corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 192,869 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 187,664 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 181,378 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 175,007 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 170,761 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 163,962 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 157,260 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 149,941 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 142,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 134,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 126,217 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 118,873 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 111,595 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 104,657 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 93,481 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 87,129 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 87,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 85,842 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 82,554 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005

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

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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V8 RJX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V8 RJX, 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 V8 RJX registered?

V8 RJX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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