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W366 GEJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,626 mi
Last recorded168,626 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW366 GEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2018 168,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis rail in wheel arch x 2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 159,076 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis both sides (6.6.6)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 158,754 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis both sides (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 151,530 miles

Corrosion OS rear chassis

Engine oil leak. Rear axle diff pinion oil leak.

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Trailing arm bushes both sides front. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 151,526 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking ace pipes (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing rear most (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear both nearside and offside trailing arm bushes starting to perish

exhaust heat shield adrift

oil leak

suspension low on nearside rear

suspension yaw lights on

Pass 9 Apr 2015 143,387 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 134,187 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 123,776 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 115,859 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 115,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 108,663 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 98,991 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 89,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 80,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 80,206 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 66,746 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 58,444 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 58,444 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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W366 GEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W366 GEJ, 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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W366 GEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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