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W249 CJW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,646 mi
Last recorded132,646 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 CJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 132,646 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 132,610 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch(yellow chalk) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 128,180 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 123,920 miles

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

exhaust centre silencer bracket broke of exhaust

rear ace pipes heavily corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 123,919 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

exhaust centre silencer bracket broke of exhaust

rear ace pipes heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 119,908 miles

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

active roll control system not active( pump removed)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 114,380 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 114,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 106,971 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 100,412 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 91,967 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 83,810 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 83,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2009 77,029 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 77,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 72,085 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 72,080 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 65,705 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 58,479 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 52,337 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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W249 CJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W249 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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W249 CJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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