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X661 JGE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,006 mi
Last recorded135,006 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX661 JGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2018 135,006 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise differential leaking oil.

Advise n/s/f drive shaft oil seal leaking.

Advise rear brake discs corroded.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 131,459 miles

Automatic transmission has a leak

Differential leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside front drive shaft seal leaking but not affecting brakes

Oil leak noted

Fail 5 Jun 2017 131,451 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Automatic transmission has a leak

Differential leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside front drive shaft seal leaking but not affecting brakes

Oil leak noted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 127,641 miles

prop shaft coupling worn

vehicle chassis corroded not yet excessive

Fail 14 Jun 2016 127,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

prop shaft coupling worn

vehicle chassis corroded not yet excessive

Pass 2 Jun 2015 122,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 117,096 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in front lower deflector tube,

Fail 10 Jun 2014 117,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in front lower deflector tube,

Pass 1 Jul 2013 113,023 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 107,630 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 99,719 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 93,719 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 88,639 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 88,639 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 81,381 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 81,381 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 75,023 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 68,313 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 68,313 miles

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

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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X661 JGE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X661 JGE, 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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X661 JGE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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