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W199 JLS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,128 mi
Last recorded118,128 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW199 JLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 118,128 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal inspection limited (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

body corroded and holed

corrosion around body fixings

strong smell of diesel under bonnet

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Apr 2023 117,458 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened body raised (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

body widened, wheel arch extensions

under side and suspension components coated with underseal

Fail 12 Jun 2014 113,955 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 113,955 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 109,088 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2013 109,088 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2012 103,733 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 98,774 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 93,909 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 89,338 miles

both rear seats at tailgate could not be folded down to check seat belts

Fail 24 Jun 2008 84,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 84,285 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 75,591 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 67,004 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 67,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 1 Jul 2005 57,818 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 57,818 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower 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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W199 JLS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W199 JLS, 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 W199 JLS registered?

W199 JLS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W199 JLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W199 JLS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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