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W242 KJV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,575 mi
Last recorded142,575 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 KJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2024 142,575 miles

Central Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Towbar component defective (6.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 138,918 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 138,918 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 135,712 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 130,890 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

no access to rear seat belts

Pass 27 Apr 2019 128,967 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 128,958 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 124,853 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 122,222 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 118,660 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 113,041 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 107,137 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 105,678 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 103,122 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 103,029 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,958 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear discs pitted

Fail 21 Apr 2011 93,958 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,710 miles

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

steering box slightly damp with oil

Fail 17 Mar 2009 77,749 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

light misting of oil around p/steering box

Pass 17 Mar 2009 77,749 miles

light misting of oil around p/steering box

Pass 5 Mar 2008 68,546 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 64,864 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 KJV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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