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W588 JRE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,274 mi
Last recorded126,274 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 JRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 126,274 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 126,269 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 124,716 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

Transmission oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2016 124,712 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering box (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint Offside front (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

Transmission oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 120,699 miles

Both sides rear chassis,rear step,both sides side steps and fuel tank upper strap all corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2015 120,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both sides rear chassis,nearside upper fuel tank strap mounting bracket, and rear step all corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 115,563 miles

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

O/S/F Outer tyre wall worn.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 115,563 miles

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

O/S/F Outer tyre wall worn.

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 108,843 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 108,843 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 99,608 miles

Automatic transmission fluid leak

Bearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Brake pipes greased

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 99,608 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Automatic transmission fluid leak

Bearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Brake pipes greased

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 86,855 miles

Both side steps deteriorated

Brake pipes undersealed

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

Nearside rear fog/indicator lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Seats 6 and 7 missing at time of test

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 8 Jul 2011 86,845 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both side steps deteriorated

Brake pipes undersealed

Nearside rear fog/indicator lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Seats 6 and 7 missing at time of test

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2010 73,795 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 70,411 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 70,411 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 65,137 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 56,694 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 48,183 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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W588 JRE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W588 JRE, 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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W588 JRE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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