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W142 RJA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,060 mi
Last recorded164,060 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 RJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 164,060 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 154,345 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear chassis members heavily corroded and repaired

rear watts linkage slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2011 126,978 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 126,978 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 110,279 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 110,279 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 105,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 105,261 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 99,440 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 93,602 miles

minium reserve travel on handbrake, offside track rod end slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2006 77,354 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 64,381 miles

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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W142 RJA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W142 RJA, 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 W142 RJA registered?

W142 RJA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W142 RJA safe to buy?

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