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W697 JFX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,936 mi
Last recorded153,936 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 JFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 153,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2012 153,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 153,688 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 153,684 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 142,019 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 142,019 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 133,587 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 133,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2009 124,184 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 124,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 113,626 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 113,626 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 108,531 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 97,151 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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W697 JFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W697 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W697 JFX registered?

W697 JFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W697 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W697 JFX shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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