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W487 JAE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,670 mi
Last recorded169,670 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 JAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 169,670 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 169,418 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 168,300 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 166,918 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 165,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear chasis rusty

bulkhead rusty by servo

water leak-pipes by rad

Pass 12 Dec 2015 159,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 150,169 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

slight leak front suspension unit

Pass 29 Dec 2014 150,169 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

slight leak front suspension unit

Pass 16 Dec 2013 144,770 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 139,786 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 131,573 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 124,161 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 113,174 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 113,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 103,766 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 92,033 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 77,977 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 63,330 miles

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

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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W487 JAE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W487 JAE, 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 W487 JAE registered?

W487 JAE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W487 JAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W487 JAE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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