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W705 JFX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,288 mi
Last recorded101,288 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW705 JFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 101,288 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 97,326 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2017 93,078 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

vehicle chassis corroded nearside and offside

Fail 7 Jun 2017 93,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

vehicle chassis corroded nearside and offside

Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,577 miles

Offside headlamp image cloudy

Steering box - has free play detected at steering wheel

Vehicle chassis corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 89,573 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre brake light not working

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

Offside headlamp image cloudy

Steering box - has free play detected at steering wheel

Vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 86,827 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 86,827 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,631 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 83,631 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

chassis corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,935 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 79,928 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 75,589 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 75,573 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,812 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 69,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 May 2010 64,735 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 64,735 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2009 57,971 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 52,284 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 46,112 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 46,108 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 39,282 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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W705 JFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 W705 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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What year was W705 JFX registered?

W705 JFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W705 JFX safe to buy?

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