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W309 SJF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

148,042 mi
Last recorded148,042 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW309 SJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 148,042 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Handbrake Efficiency just passed

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 148,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Handbrake Efficiency just passed

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 143,198 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 143,198 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 136,741 miles

rear bump stops missing

rear wiper rubber insecure

Fail 10 Dec 2014 136,741 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

rear bump stops missing

rear wiper rubber insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2013 131,178 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 131,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 125,201 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 123,199 miles

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

Oil leak

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

brake warning light oo

Pass 22 Nov 2011 119,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear bump stops missing

nearside front inner wing cover damaged and insucure

wiper blades split

Fail 22 Nov 2011 119,879 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear bump stops missing

nearside front inner wing cover damaged and insucure

wiper blades split

Pass 3 Nov 2010 114,663 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 114,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 101,296 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 91,888 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 83,794 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 83,794 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 76,289 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 76,287 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

nearside door mirror glass badly cracked

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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W309 SJF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W309 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 W309 SJF registered?

W309 SJF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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