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W496 JFX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,604 mi
Last recorded147,604 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 JFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 147,604 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/wheel arch under bonnet by abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 147,109 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Multiple stone chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Jan 2021 147,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Multiple stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Jan 2020 146,167 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 145,519 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 143,781 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 143,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 140,279 miles

corrosion to rear chassis members (no holes found)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 135,698 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 131,895 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 128,139 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 124,195 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 119,555 miles

chips in screen

steering box damp

Fail 7 Jan 2012 119,555 miles

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

chips in screen

steering box damp

Pass 31 Jan 2011 116,367 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 110,955 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front disks worn

Fail 12 Jun 2010 110,789 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front disks worn

Pass 26 May 2009 99,488 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 92,835 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 92,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 81,262 miles

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

found signs of oil in engine wiring lume

oil leak from underside

rear number plate delaminating

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Fail 24 May 2007 81,262 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

found signs of oil in engine wiring lume

oil leak from underside

rear number plate delaminating

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 24 May 2006 67,224 miles

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

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

steering box has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2005 57,180 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 57,180 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

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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W496 JFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W496 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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W496 JFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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