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W242 JFX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

219,882 mi
Last recorded219,882 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 219,882 miles

Underbody corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2026 219,882 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2025 212,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 211,680 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2022 209,312 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 209,299 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 207,225 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 202,457 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 196,859 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre nearing limit

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play in steering column uj's

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 196,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre nearing limit

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play in steering column uj's

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 189,224 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 184,158 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 183,871 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front rad support panel badly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 180,619 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 172,025 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 164,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 153,647 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 146,340 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 146,340 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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 139,084 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 132,522 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 127,215 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 120,278 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 111,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front lower bottom shock bushes, perishing

engine showing signs of visable blue smoke

n/s/f rear track rod end worn

o/s drop arm joint worn

Pass 19 Feb 2007 111,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front lower bottom shock bushes, perishing

engine showing signs of visable blue smoke

n/s/f rear track rod end worn

o/s drop arm joint worn

Fail 20 Jun 2006 105,328 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front/rear brake discs poor, corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2006 105,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front/rear brake discs poor, corroded

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 JFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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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W242 JFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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