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W303 SJF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,516 mi
Last recorded104,516 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 SJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material general all + heavy under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced +heavy coating under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced +heavy coating under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 104,372 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 104,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of inner/outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 104,244 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 103,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear of chassis corroded

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 103,666 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 102,199 miles

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

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

rear half of chassis corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 101,424 miles

nearside number plate light dim

Pass 27 Nov 2012 99,546 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filter rusty

rear number plate lights dim

Fail 29 Nov 2011 96,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 96,343 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 93,066 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 89,827 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covering applied

Pass 18 Nov 2008 86,076 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 80,613 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 80,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

left hand rear bump stop missing

right hand rear bump stop missing

Pass 27 Sep 2006 72,237 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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W303 SJF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W303 SJF, 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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What year was W303 SJF registered?

W303 SJF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W303 SJF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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