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W495 JAE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

180,233 mi
Last recorded180,233 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 JAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 180,233 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 180,162 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 179,413 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 178,412 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 177,572 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall cracking

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 176,321 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 174,958 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 173,364 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 171,966 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 170,137 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 170,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 168,821 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 168,782 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 163,488 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 163,484 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 151,326 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 151,274 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 138,907 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 7 Sep 2009 128,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Fail 22 Aug 2009 128,379 miles

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

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

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear no plate starting to delaminate.

SRS light on

Pass 12 Aug 2008 120,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 110,703 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 102,782 miles

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

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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W495 JAE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W495 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.

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What year was W495 JAE registered?

W495 JAE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W495 JAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W495 JAE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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