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W126 OCJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,255 mi
Last recorded170,255 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 OCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 170,255 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 16,106 miles

oil leaks

Fail 9 Nov 2015 161,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

Pass 7 Oct 2014 147,750 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks from transmition

Pass 7 Oct 2013 139,884 miles

Both rear chassis rails have bad surface corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2012 130,238 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 121,753 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 121,752 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 113,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 103,733 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 94,295 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 94,295 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 83,561 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,470 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 62,663 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 62,663 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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W126 OCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W126 OCJ, 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 W126 OCJ registered?

W126 OCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W126 OCJ safe to buy?

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