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W716 SJM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,964 mi
Last recorded161,964 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW716 SJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 161,964 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 147,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 147,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 137,439 miles

Nearside 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 lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 137,439 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 130,677 miles

Surface corrosion rear chassis members &c..

Fail 11 Apr 2017 130,677 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm NUT LOOSE (2.2.B.1b)

Surface corrosion rear chassis members &c..

Pass 20 May 2016 125,227 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 125,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) STEERING DROP ARM NUT LOOSE [MOVING ON SPLINES] (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 119,449 miles

Surface corrosion rear chassis members &c..

Pass 28 Feb 2014 112,088 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perrished and worn on inside edge

Outer sill covers and steps fitted

Rear chassis corroded and patch welded

Fail 27 Feb 2014 112,088 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre perrished and worn on inside edge

Outer sill covers and steps fitted

Rear chassis corroded and patch welded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 101,445 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 97,486 miles

steering box damp.os & ns rear chassis rails corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 93,840 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 88,199 miles

os & ns rear metal brake pipes corroded too flexy hoses.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 80,606 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 80,606 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 70,994 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 62,693 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 53,320 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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W716 SJM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W716 SJM, 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 W716 SJM registered?

W716 SJM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W716 SJM safe to buy?

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