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W293 JBE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

222,434 mi
Last recorded222,434 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW293 JBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 222,434 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 222,428 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 220,042 miles

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

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

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

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

little reserve travel on parking brake

Fail 30 Oct 2018 220,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened outer face badly corroded inner face scored by worn out pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

little reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 2 Nov 2017 113,038 miles

Ball joint has slight play s/box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

all brake disc faces s/corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 113,038 miles

Ball joint has slight play s/box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

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

all brake disc faces s/corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 111,476 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 111,476 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 109,741 miles

Ball joint has slight play s/box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis generally corroded and weak (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 109,741 miles

Ball joint has slight play s/box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis generally corroded and weak (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm siezed preventing contact with screen (8.2.2)

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 109,040 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 109,040 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 107,977 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 104,912 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2012 104,895 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 102,092 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 102,092 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 99,144 miles

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

Oil leak

signs of slight leak on fuel filter

Pass 14 Sep 2009 93,289 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 93,163 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 81,373 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 64,956 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 64,956 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 47,359 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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W293 JBE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W293 JBE, 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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W293 JBE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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