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W959 JNT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,156 mi
Last recorded138,156 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW959 JNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 138,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

surface corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 15 Mar 2019 136,938 miles

Emissions Not Detected

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 136,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Out of Shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Emissions Not Detected

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 132,888 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)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 132,888 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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 127,629 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 127,629 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 119,202 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 118,234 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 112,250 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 112,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 104,144 miles

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

center stop lamp not working

side step supports corroded n/s and o/s

suspension o/s front and rear leaning but no visable leaks or broken components

Fail 28 Jul 2010 104,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

center stop lamp not working

side step supports corroded n/s and o/s

suspension o/s front and rear leaning but no visable leaks or broken components

Pass 20 Jul 2009 104,031 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 104,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 95,587 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 95,285 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 81,565 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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W959 JNT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W959 JNT, 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 W959 JNT registered?

W959 JNT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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