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W224 JCU

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,989 mi
Last recorded156,989 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW224 JCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 156,989 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 156,220 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 156,839 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded at rear hangar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger step mounting (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded multiple areas chassis corrosion (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

all rear chassis sections along with osf chassis corrosion sections blown blistered

Pass 24 Mar 2016 148,773 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 138,195 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 126,473 miles

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

Offside front chassis corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 3 May 2013 114,276 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 101,769 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 88,569 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 74,346 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 70,919 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 70,912 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake pads getting low

corrossion under body

slight roughness offside rear bearing

Pass 31 Jul 2008 66,603 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 62,170 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 62,170 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 57,246 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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W224 JCU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc 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 W224 JCU, 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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W224 JCU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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