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A7 CCJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,697 mi
Last recorded162,697 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 CCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 162,697 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 162,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 160,371 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 157,844 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 157,844 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 156,138 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

both rear chassis rails corroded

fuel tank slightly damp

Pass 17 Jan 2022 154,125 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 154,125 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 152,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light minor damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

cab steps corroded

light corrosion near body mounts

Fail 21 Jan 2021 152,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light minor damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

cab steps corroded

light corrosion near body mounts

Fail 29 Sep 2020 152,182 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Hockey stick rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Hockey stick front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Both rear bump stops missing

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 148,439 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 145,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished in tread

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 145,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel gear box rear oil seal leaking onto handbrake shoes (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished in tread

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 142,315 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 142,315 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 132,158 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 123,242 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 123,241 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 117,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 111,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear steel brake pipes to flexible hoses surface corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2013 111,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear steel brake pipes to flexible hoses surface corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2012 106,068 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 106,068 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 100,297 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 100,219 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 94,286 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 87,197 miles

coolant level low

o/s mirror glass cracked

centre stop light no working

Fail 20 Mar 2009 87,197 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

centre stop light no working

coolant level low

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2008 79,269 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 70,377 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 62,072 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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A7 CCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A7 CCJ, 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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A7 CCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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