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W96 HEJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,398 mi
Last recorded99,398 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW96 HEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 99,398 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front half shaft seal weeping

Nearside Rear chassis heavy corrosion around tow bar prescribed area

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear chassis corrosion around tow bar prescribed area

Pass 16 Nov 2015 94,232 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 87,750 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 80,910 miles

corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear chassis

minor leak to front exhaust flex

Pass 31 May 2012 74,760 miles

travel handbrake

Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,076 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged

n/s/r brake disc pitted

rear noplate deteriorated

slight leak from steering box seal

Fail 1 Oct 2010 70,060 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front bumper damaged

n/s/r brake disc pitted

rear noplate deteriorated

slight leak from steering box seal

Fail 14 Sep 2009 65,123 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2009 65,123 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2008 60,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

REAT NO PLATE DETORATING

Pass 28 Aug 2008 60,480 miles

REAT NO PLATE DETORATING

Fail 30 Jul 2007 56,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2007 56,843 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2006 52,223 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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W96 HEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W96 HEJ, 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 W96 HEJ registered?

W96 HEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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