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18 MRJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

171,700 mi
Last recorded171,700 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 MRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 171,700 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 167,173 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 164,630 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 161,246 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 156,814 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 153,788 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 151,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 149,672 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 149,667 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 140,163 miles

Oil leak various ()

steering guard behind bumper corroded and holed

Pass 29 Jun 2016 126,411 miles

Oil leak ()

steering guard xmember corroded and holed

Fail 29 Jun 2016 126,411 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across chassis (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak ()

steering guard xmember corroded and holed

Pass 22 Jun 2015 112,394 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 102,198 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 97,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Misting of oil around steering box

Pass 21 Jun 2013 89,763 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,017 miles

Build up of pas fluid around steering box

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 83,919 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Build up of pas fluid around steering box

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,466 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Several parts of chassis and rear step corroding

Slight dampness around power steering box

Fail 11 Feb 2011 79,431 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear step corroded

slight leak at steering box

Pass 23 Dec 2009 71,689 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 61,665 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 61,501 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 50,255 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 40,771 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 34,105 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 33,967 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

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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18 MRJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 18 MRJ, 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 18 MRJ registered?

18 MRJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is 18 MRJ safe to buy?

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