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W81 JKS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,099 mi
Last recorded152,099 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW81 JKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 152,099 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 152,099 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 147,928 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 144,441 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 144,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 139,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 139,133 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 132,943 miles

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

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

oil leaking onto nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2012 132,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

oil leaking onto nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2011 124,823 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 124,814 miles

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

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

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 115,943 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 115,943 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 108,030 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 107,963 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Boot door not unlocking with central locking

Pass 8 Sep 2008 101,605 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 101,605 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 92,983 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 80,914 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 74,454 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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W81 JKS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W81 JKS, 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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W81 JKS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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