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W203 JFX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,846 mi
Last recorded137,846 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 JFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 137,846 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 128,552 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 128,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 120,487 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 109,843 miles

Front Oil leak From Engine ()

Front Oil leak Front axle pinion oil seal leaking ()

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion front rad lower cross rad bracket support corroded heavily (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber deterorated (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension whole prescribed area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm ball joint rubber deterated (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded around front radius arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole prescribed area corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive araound front radius arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear suspension level sensor broken off, manual shock absorbers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2017 109,843 miles

Front Oil leak From Engine ()

Front Oil leak Front axle pinion oil seal leaking ()

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion front rad lower cross rad bracket support corroded heavily (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber deterorated (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension whole prescribed area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm ball joint rubber deterated (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded around front radius arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole prescribed area corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive araound front radius arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear suspension level sensor broken off, manual shock absorbers fitted

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 107,848 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

centre stop light not working

front cross member corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 106,241 miles

centre stop light not working

chassis surface corroded

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

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

front diff input/output shaft seal weaping

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 106,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

centre stop light not working

front diff input/output shaft seal weaping

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 100,404 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,289 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 92,526 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 May 2012 92,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

rear high level brake light not working

Pass 18 May 2011 143,628 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 143,628 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight play

both rear chassis rails corroded

both rear suspension arm front bushes slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2010 88,115 miles

advise both rear chassis rails corroded

advise both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2009 87,117 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2009 87,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 85,727 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,319 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 73,014 miles

Brake fluid on front tyres after vrescent bleed.

oil leak

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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W203 JFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W203 JFX, 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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W203 JFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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