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W242 CJW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

167,989 mi
Last recorded167,989 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 CJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 167,989 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 165,015 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive automatic gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 164,924 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel from fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in 3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive automatic gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 160,091 miles

Electronic rollbar light iluminated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 160,079 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic rollbar light iluminated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 155,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 146,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 143,122 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 143,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 132,394 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 125,163 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 125,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 117,852 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 117,852 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 110,345 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 105,464 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 99,123 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 92,610 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 89,791 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 87,134 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 87,134 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 81,422 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 74,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 74,333 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 68,206 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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W242 CJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W242 CJW, 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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W242 CJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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