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W226 JFX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,480 mi
Last recorded145,480 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 JFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 145,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides steps corroded

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 11 Apr 2016 142,025 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 138,618 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 134,955 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 130,899 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 124,006 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 113,875 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 106,469 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 97,760 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 8,997 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 77,416 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 77,358 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 62,571 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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W226 JFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W226 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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What year was W226 JFX registered?

W226 JFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W226 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W226 JFX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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