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W839 XHJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,912 mi
Last recorded131,912 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW839 XHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2017 131,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by spring (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 120,309 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 120,220 miles

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

Fluid suspension leaking pump (2.4.D.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

hill desent light on

o/s/r tyre worn on edges and sidewall badly deteriated

traction control light on

Pass 12 Jan 2015 108,272 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 107,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

exhaust system deteriorated at time of test

nearside rear bump stop missing at time of test

nearside rear lamp len slightly damaged at time of test

Fail 6 Dec 2013 107,157 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

exhaust system deteriorated at time of test

nearside rear bump stop missing at time of test

nearside rear lamp len slightly damaged at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2012 106,218 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 102,866 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear chassis corroding

rear exhaust coupling corroded

rear suspension self leveler link snapping

Fail 27 Oct 2010 99,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 99,002 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 94,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 94,609 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 88,138 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,859 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 75,041 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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W839 XHJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W839 XHJ, 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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W839 XHJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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