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W124 ABD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

215,554 mi
Last recorded215,554 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 ABD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 215,554 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage anti-roll pipe damp at repair. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 215,554 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage anti-roll pipe damp at repair. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 210,765 miles

slight damage to windscreen

various oil leaks

Fail 16 Dec 2019 210,741 miles

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

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 Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight damage to windscreen

various oil leaks

Pass 7 Dec 2018 209,181 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 209,181 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 198,133 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2016 182,130 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 182,113 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 170,804 miles

slight weep to hydrolic hose to rear self leveler

Fail 11 Jul 2015 170,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

1/ slight damage to windscreen 2/ o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 151,785 miles

offside rear suspension pipe has very slight leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 151,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear suspension pipe has very slight leak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 134,513 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 134,499 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 123,100 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front tyres worn very close to cords on inner edges of tread

possible nearside and offside front inner brake pads low

wear evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

Fail 18 Jun 2012 123,100 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front tyres worn very close to cords on inner edges of tread

possible nearside and offside front inner brake pads low

wear evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2011 113,311 miles

corrosion evident offside rear chassis

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

rear centre lamp(possible stop lamp) not working

Fail 10 Jun 2011 113,311 miles

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

corrosion evident offside rear chassis

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

rear centre lamp(possible stop lamp) not working

Fail 16 Jun 2010 102,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 102,313 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 92,914 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear outer brake pad worn

possible offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2008 86,697 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 82,483 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 74,184 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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W124 ABD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W124 ABD, 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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W124 ABD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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