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W418 JFX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

175,209 mi
Last recorded175,209 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW418 JFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 175,209 miles

general under body corrosion in rear chassis

Pass 5 Mar 2022 172,163 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 164,497 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 164,492 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 158,050 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 158,050 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not pull out (7.1.2 (e))

Suspension system inoperative air suspension light on (5.3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 155,175 miles

corrosion in nearside and offside rear chassis

Pass 24 Mar 2017 152,293 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 152,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sides by stop mounts (6.1.A.1)

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 144,917 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 137,298 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 126,640 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 126,639 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 117,120 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 117,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 106,430 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 98,779 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 88,497 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 85,883 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 75,818 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 75,818 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 65,874 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 65,874 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

tracking

Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,099 miles

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

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

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

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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W418 JFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W418 JFX, 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 W418 JFX registered?

W418 JFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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