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W241 JFX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

181,496 mi
Last recorded181,496 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW241 JFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 181,496 miles

Central Lower surface rust under body

Pass 8 Oct 2024 180,245 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 180,240 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting AROUND TANK AREA BOTH SIDS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail REARS (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired CRACKED ON PASSENGER SIDE NEAR REAR SEAT BELT ANCERAGE (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2023 178,919 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 178,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Transverse arm as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Transverse arm as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 138,128 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 177,536 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 176,067 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 175,382 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Cracks along most of width of screen (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage likely to become detached Longitudinal play felt in screw joint between TRE and track rod. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 174,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 174,864 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 172,419 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 169,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 169,172 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 160,169 miles

front windscreen cracked along nearside lower edge not in drivers view

Pass 21 Jun 2016 151,789 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 144,427 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 144,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 137,307 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 130,185 miles

Front bumper lower mounting beam is badly corroded & holed,bumper is fairly secure,not likely to detatch in near future.

n/s headlamp beam image poor,only just passable on beam test.

n/s/r anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a balljoint

o/s/f foglamp lens broken.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 130,175 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

centre stop lamp innop

Front bumper lower mounting beam is badly corroded & holed,bumper is fairly secure,not likely to detatch in near future.

n/s headlamp beam image poor,only just passable on beam test.

n/s/r anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a balljoint

o/s/f foglamp lens broken.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 122,205 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 122,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 113,445 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 103,528 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 103,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 95,281 miles

front number plate slightly water damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2008 89,683 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 83,506 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 83,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 77,125 miles

advise-- o/s/r seat belt checked best poss child seat fitted.

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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W241 JFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W241 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 W241 JFX registered?

W241 JFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W241 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W241 JFX shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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