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W324 JAE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,347 mi
Last recorded144,347 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW324 JAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 144,347 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under pressure

Fail 15 Aug 2023 144,324 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal creeps down under pressure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 139,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Front body component corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside step corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside step corroded

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 139,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Front body component corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside step corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside step corroded

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2021 134,591 miles

Lower Front body component corroded

Nearside step corroded

Offside step corroded

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2021 134,584 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Front body component corroded

Nearside step corroded

Offside step corroded

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2020 129,764 miles

Lower Front body component corroded

Nearside step corroded

Offside front ACE suspension component gaiter deteriorating

Offside rear ACE suspension pipes corroded

Offside step corroded

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 125,443 miles

ACE oil level low

Offside front ACE suspension component gaiter deteriorating

Offside rear ACE suspension pipes corroded

Offside step corroded

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

Fail 28 May 2019 125,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ACE oil level low

Offside front ACE suspension component gaiter deteriorating

Offside rear ACE suspension pipes corroded

Offside step corroded

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

Pass 18 May 2018 120,833 miles

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

nearside rear of vehicle corroded within 30cm of a tow bar mounting

offside front ACE suspension component gaiter deteriorating

offside of vehicle has corrosion within 30cm of a body mounting

offside rear ACE suspension pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 May 2018 120,828 miles

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear of vehicle corroded within 30cm of a tow bar mounting

offside front ACE suspension component gaiter deteriorating

offside of vehicle has corrosion within 30cm of a body mounting

offside rear ACE suspension pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2017 119,191 miles

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

Oil leak ()

nearside rear brake pipe has corrosion

nearside rear of vehicle has corrosion within 30cm of a tow bar mounting

offside front ACE suspension component gaiter deteriorating

offside rear ACE suspension pipes corroded

Fail 18 May 2017 119,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside rear brake pipe has corrosion

nearside rear of vehicle has corrosion within 30cm of a tow bar mounting

offside front ACE suspension component gaiter deteriorating

offside rear ACE suspension pipes corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 117,335 miles

nearside rear of vehicle corroded within 30cm of a tow bar mounting

offside front ACE suspension component gaiter deteriorating

offside rear ACE suspension pipes corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 117,308 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

coolant level low

nearside rear of vehicle corroded within 30cm of a tow bar mounting

offside front ACE suspension component gaiter deteriorating

offside rear ACE suspension pipes corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 109,212 miles

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

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

offside front to rear ACE pipes have corrosion

offside rear of vehicle has corrosion within 30cm of a tow bar mounting

offside rear tyre has small cracks

Fail 19 May 2015 109,211 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

offside front to rear ACE pipes have corrosion

offside rear of vehicle has corrosion within 30cm of a tow bar mounting

offside rear tyre has small cracks

Pass 21 May 2014 101,339 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside rear tyre has age cracks

offside rear ACE pipes have corrosion

offside rear tyre has age cracks

Fail 19 May 2014 101,339 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside rear tyre has age cracks

offside rear ACE pipes have corrosion

offside rear tyre has age cracks

Pass 24 May 2013 95,668 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 89,534 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 89,534 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 79,777 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 26 May 2010 72,730 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 72,689 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 68,361 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 62,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 62,333 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 55,092 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2006 80,383 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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W324 JAE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W324 JAE, 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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W324 JAE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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