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A18 TFJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

91,359 mi
Last recorded91,359 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 TFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 91,359 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 89,244 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 89,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,408 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 83,374 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 83,374 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 80,248 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 79,766 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 79,762 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 78,497 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 75,111 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 75,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,197 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,632 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,964 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,743 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 67,743 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,435 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 65,731 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 63,647 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 63,647 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,037 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 6 Apr 2009 59,432 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 59,432 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 55,358 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,135 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 46,122 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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A18 TFJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol 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 A18 TFJ, 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 A18 TFJ registered?

A18 TFJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is A18 TFJ safe to buy?

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