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W826 JFX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,534 mi
Last recorded176,534 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW826 JFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 176,534 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r and n/s/f hub seals leaking slightly

n/s/r upper window damaged (taped up)

o/s/f side marker light inop

o/s/r anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust cover deteriorated

oil leak

slight corrosion in chassis

slight corrosion in n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes

underside of vehicle muddy

wiper arms dont park correctly

Fail 27 Jun 2016 176,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs and traction control warning lights on (3.4.1c)

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r and n/s/f hub seals leaking slightly

n/s/r upper window damaged (taped up)

o/s/f side marker light inop

o/s/r anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust cover deteriorated

oil leak

slight corrosion in chassis

slight corrosion in n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes

underside of vehicle muddy

wiper arms dont park correctly

Pass 29 May 2015 162,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside and offside outer sills covered

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 162,764 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside and offside outer sills covered

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 151,261 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r upper window missing

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

underside of vehicle very muddy covering some components

Fail 16 May 2014 151,090 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r upper window missing

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

underside of vehicle very muddy covering some components

Pass 21 May 2013 135,523 miles

front shock absorber towers corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 135,521 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front shock absorber towers corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 36,712 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 108,457 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 98,239 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 84,161 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 78,477 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 69,505 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 58,527 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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W826 JFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W826 JFX, 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 W826 JFX registered?

W826 JFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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