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W398 CJW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,380 mi
Last recorded136,380 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 CJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 May 2017 136,380 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 May 2016 132,199 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 129,044 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 126,386 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 May 2013 123,935 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 123,935 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 119,519 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 119,517 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 108,635 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 98,859 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 98,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 86,548 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 86,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 73,879 miles

brake pads wearing thin

tailgate handle sticking

Pass 8 Mar 2007 62,577 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 62,577 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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W398 CJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W398 CJW, 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 W398 CJW registered?

W398 CJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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