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W442 XAJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,664 mi
Last recorded110,664 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW442 XAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2010 110,664 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 110,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 100,786 miles

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

centre exhaust section corroding

front of chassis corrosion around anti roll bar mountings

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall badly perishing,cracking and splitting.o/s/r outer sidewall perishing

o/s door step weak with corrosion,rear step mounting arm corroded through

rear of chassis corrosion around tow bar mountings

Pass 16 Apr 2008 97,595 miles

EXHAUST PIPE BETWEEN SILENCERS CORRODING

STOP LAMP IN REAR WINDOW NOT WORKING

Pass 16 Mar 2007 87,792 miles

ADVISES AS FULL TEST

Fail 16 Mar 2007 87,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

O/S/F CORNER LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 14 Mar 2006 79,349 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 97,622 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 97,622 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive 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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W442 XAJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W442 XAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W442 XAJ registered?

W442 XAJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W442 XAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W442 XAJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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