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W985 JGV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,365 mi
Last recorded93,365 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 JGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 93,365 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear chassis wax protected preventing inspection

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 14 Nov 2017 85,352 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 83,307 miles

chassis has corrosion

oil leak

water leak

Fail 25 Oct 2016 83,157 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

water leak

chassis has corrosion

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2015 78,105 miles

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

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

coolant leak nearside front of engine

Fail 18 Nov 2015 78,105 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant leak nearside front of engine

Pass 10 Nov 2014 74,213 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 70,803 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,044 miles

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

offside front steering ball joint has slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2011 60,736 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,166 miles

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

damage to windscreen outside swept areas

n/s front headlamp aim pattern not fully clear

Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,903 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,144 miles

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

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

exhaust shield loose

Fail 9 Oct 2007 45,099 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 45,099 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 42,324 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,476 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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W985 JGV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W985 JGV, 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 W985 JGV registered?

W985 JGV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 July 2000.

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