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W768 JRE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,400 mi
Last recorded152,400 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW768 JRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 152,400 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 152,386 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 140,419 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 138,734 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both inner wings corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 127,204 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 127,067 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 115,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 115,153 miles

Centre Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 99,589 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,686 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brake pipes covered in wax

chasis covered in wax

Pass 24 Sep 2013 88,440 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 88,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 82,199 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 81,607 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 75,974 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2011 75,945 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,262 miles

o\s front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,845 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,873 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 39,855 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 39,855 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,946 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,487 miles

Chassis general surface corrosion.

Exhaust joints and hangers corroded.

Front shock absorber lower bushes, slight seperation.

Front tyres worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 28,487 miles

Chassis general surface corrosion.

Exhaust joints and hangers corroded.

Front shock absorber lower bushes, slight seperation.

Front tyres worn on inner edge.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W768 JRE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W768 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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W768 JRE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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