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W897 JSC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,848 mi
Last recorded135,848 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW897 JSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 135,848 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 133,985 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 131,877 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 131,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 128,985 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 128,985 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 125,798 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 119,018 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 119,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 111,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 103,175 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 103,175 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 95,116 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 91,639 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 86,321 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing worn

Pass 15 Aug 2011 83,761 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 83,341 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 81,564 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 80,091 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 78,753 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 76,577 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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W897 JSC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W897 JSC, 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 W897 JSC registered?

W897 JSC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W897 JSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W897 JSC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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