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W395 GEJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,461 mi
Last recorded154,461 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW395 GEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 154,461 miles

Oil leak ()

heavy surface rust present on the chassis

pipes below the radiator have a misting of oil

Fail 8 Sep 2017 154,461 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shockabsorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt by drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front pipe below radiator has a small leak

Oil leak ()

chassis has heavy surface rust present

Fail 5 Sep 2017 154,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shockabsorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt by drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front pipe below radiator has a small leak

Oil leak ()

chassis has heavy surface rust present

Pass 5 Sep 2016 149,722 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed above spring (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed above spring (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2016 149,708 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed above spring (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed above spring (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 144,394 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 144,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 139,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

both chassis rails slightly corroded

hand brake has slight side to side movement

offside wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 5 Mar 2013 128,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight seapage of power steering fluid around steering box

Pass 13 Mar 2012 118,729 miles

both chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 107,888 miles

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front,centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

nearside front fog light lense damaged

slight diesel leak

spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Jul 2010 102,982 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 102,982 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 93,905 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 93,899 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s and n/s rear bump stops missing

Pass 6 Aug 2008 82,167 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 82,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Coolant leak

offside rear bump stop missing

slight leak from offside front halfshaft oil seal

suspect radiator leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2007 63,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 63,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside reardoor wont open

Pass 20 Apr 2006 59,132 miles

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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W395 GEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W395 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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W395 GEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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