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W797 JPD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,188 mi
Last recorded202,188 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 JPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 202,188 miles

both rear chassi legs slight corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2016 201,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

both rear chassi legs slight corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2015 192,131 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 192,131 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 180,649 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 180,648 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 168,861 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 156,728 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 156,728 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 147,151 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 135,777 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 135,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 121,249 miles

bead on n/s/f tyre close to steering componant

bead on o/s/f tyre close to steering componant

Fail 9 Dec 2009 121,237 miles

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

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

bead on n/s/f tyre close to steering componant

bead on o/s/f tyre close to steering componant

Pass 8 Dec 2008 107,806 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 107,806 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 94,114 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 94,114 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 78,862 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 66,847 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 66,644 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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W797 JPD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W797 JPD, 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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W797 JPD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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