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Y399 TGJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

146,090 mi
Last recorded146,090 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY399 TGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 146,090 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 137,378 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 125,791 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 115,177 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 166,669 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Vehicle has underseal on parts of chassis

Fail 21 Jan 2021 166,665 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Vehicle has underseal on parts of chassis

Pass 16 Jan 2020 99,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 94,368 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 89,349 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 84,940 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 84,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 81,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 77,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 74,215 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,316 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 64,314 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 60,205 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 50,399 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,755 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 42,755 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 39,568 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 35,049 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 30,606 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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Y399 TGJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y399 TGJ, 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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Y399 TGJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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