The road tax status for W538 JAE is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for W538 JAE?

The MOT for W538 JAE is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of W538 JAE?

The recorded mileage for W538 JAE is 141,371 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is W538 JAE ULEZ compliant?

No, W538 JAE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2000 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · W538 JAE

W538 JAE

2000 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 141,371 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin: 2000 · Exeter
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 21 Apr 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 141,371 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2000

Engine

2492cc

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W538 JAE Key Findings

28 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
141,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (31 mentions)

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W538 JAE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Oct 2026, 06:33

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28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Land Rover Discovery (W538 JAE) between March 2006 and April 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (31 issues), Lighting (24 issues), Bodywork (23 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 102 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.

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W538 JAE Mileage History

23/03/200648,509 mi
22/03/200754,113 mi+5,604 mi
04/03/200859,286 mi+5,173 mi
17/03/200964,189 mi+4,903 mi
18/03/201070,762 mi+6,573 mi
21/03/201176,664 mi+5,902 mi
30/03/2012128,835 mi+52,171 mi
02/04/201381,043 mi-47,792 mi
04/04/201381,050 mi+7 mi
31/03/201482,066 mi+1,016 mi
02/04/201583,125 mi+1,059 mi
10/03/201684,213 mi+1,088 mi
21/03/201789,919 mi+5,706 mi
21/03/2018103,174 mi+13,255 mi
26/03/2018103,371 mi+197 mi
21/03/2019111,509 mi+8,138 mi
29/03/2019111,523 mi+14 mi
24/03/2020117,408 mi+5,885 mi
23/03/2021124,565 mi+7,157 mi
24/03/2021124,181 mi-384 mi
29/03/2022129,587 mi+5,406 mi
08/04/2022129,600 mi+13 mi
04/04/2023133,410 mi+3,810 mi
17/04/2023133,421 mi+11 mi
17/04/2024137,145 mi+3,724 mi
23/04/2024137,151 mi+6 mi
22/04/2025139,122 mi+1,971 mi
23/04/2026141,371 mi+2,249 mi

Average of roughly 4,624 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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