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W391 GEJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,439 mi
Last recorded196,439 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW391 GEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 196,439 miles

both outersills coroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2020 196,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 192,227 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear sill coroding

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

front diff leaking

Fail 29 Apr 2019 192,198 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification link cut in half (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification link cut in half (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear sill coroding

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

front diff leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2018 184,471 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 184,471 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 172,185 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 161,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 161,684 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 145,977 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 132,834 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 120,764 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 110,075 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 103,482 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 92,114 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 80,490 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 80,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,150 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 57,392 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,972 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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W391 GEJ 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 80%.

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 W391 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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W391 GEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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