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W502 JAE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,342 mi
Last recorded181,342 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW502 JAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 181,342 miles

front cross member corroded offside more so

oil leaks from under side of engine

rear most chassis rail fractured around tow-bar mounting {Offside} -very close to excess-

Fail 7 Jun 2019 181,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail holed & corroded next to an round spring mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch holed & corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lamp unit damaged to excess showing white light to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail holed & corroded next to an round spring mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm drop arm lock nut looks loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded offside more so

oil leaks from under side of engine

rear most chassis rail fractured around tow-bar mounting {Offside} -very close to excess-

Pass 24 May 2018 173,472 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear

oil leak

parking brake effort only just met minimum requirements

play from offside rear anti roll bar drop link

slight corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch

slight play from front lower steering arm

Pass 8 May 2017 166,136 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 159,652 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 148,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s rear chassis corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 148,473 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 144,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 144,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 137,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 137,614 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 124,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Only one washer jet working each side.

Some handbrake lever free travel.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 111,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 99,938 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Only one offside rear side light's working.

Only one washer jet,s working each side.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 88,070 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 77,946 miles

Front offside marker lamp's not working.

Horn's poor.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 70,477 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 61,605 miles

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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W502 JAE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W502 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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W502 JAE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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