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W166 XGJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,324 mi
Last recorded127,324 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 XGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 127,324 miles

Both front body mountings corroded

Chassis and various suspension components corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front support beam corroded

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Warning light on dash

chassis repairs at rear have been heavily undersealed, difficult to fully check.

Fail 22 Mar 2018 127,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)

Both front body mountings corroded

Chassis and various suspension components corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front support beam corroded

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Warning light on dash

Pass 11 Mar 2017 121,456 miles

front bumper support corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 113,302 miles

front bumper support bar corroded

rear chassis rails starting to corrode

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 7 Mar 2015 104,486 miles

front bumper bar corroded

n/s/r chassis rail starting to corrode

spare tyre below 1.6mm

stering box has light misting of oil

Fail 1 Mar 2014 96,686 miles

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

front lower bumper support corroded

o/s/f track rod end has slight play (off steering box)

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 1 Mar 2014 96,686 miles

front lower bumper support corroded

o/s/f track rod end has slight play (off steering box)

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 2 Mar 2013 90,084 miles

front lower bumper support corroded

n/s/r tyre low on tread

rear chassis showing early signs of corrosion

rear tyres perishing

steering box has light misting of oil

Pass 25 Feb 2012 83,443 miles

both front wiper blades split

slight leak on steering box

slight play in drag link ball joint

srs light is on

Pass 5 Mar 2011 79,450 miles

n/s/f drag link ball joint has slight play

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

sterring box has light misting of oil

strong smell of fuel under bonnet suspect fuel leak but none found on test

Pass 6 Mar 2010 73,043 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 66,079 miles

possible fuel leak from rar of engine

rear brake pads low

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Feb 2008 60,600 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 52,729 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 52,727 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 42,375 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 47,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight oil leak from steering box assembly

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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W166 XGJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W166 XGJ, 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 W166 XGJ registered?

W166 XGJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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