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W709 WKJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

230,476 mi
Last recorded230,476 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW709 WKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 230,476 miles

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 27 Aug 2019 230,468 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake master cylinder/servo inner arch area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 226,941 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 218,816 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 200,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shock mount / chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear 255/65/16 109H (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 200,271 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch area (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front 255/65/16 109h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shock mount / chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear 255/65/16 109H (4.1.E.1)

Propshaft universal joint worn REAR doughnut ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 188,488 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 178,489 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 178,489 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 166,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 146,224 miles

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

n/s/f side marker not working

Fail 10 Aug 2012 146,223 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

n/s/f side marker not working

Pass 23 Aug 2011 126,716 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

dampness around o/s/r hub seal area

Pass 13 Aug 2010 115,996 miles

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

offside rear hub has a small leak

Pass 21 Aug 2009 103,826 miles

both rear tyres cracking up on sidewalls

steering box has a leak

Fail 21 Aug 2009 103,825 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking up on sidewalls

steering box has a leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 93,872 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 93,872 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2007 81,241 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 71,244 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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W709 WKJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W709 WKJ, 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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W709 WKJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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