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W142 UVV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,617 mi
Last recorded135,617 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 UVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2019 135,617 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

several body mounts rusty

side steps corroded

underside of vehicle rusty in several places

Pass 5 May 2018 131,921 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

both side step rusty

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Fail 5 May 2018 131,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

both side step rusty

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Pass 18 May 2017 127,883 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both side steps slightly corroded

rear suspension hydraulic pipes to rear anti roll bar corroded but not leaking

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Fail 15 May 2017 127,852 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both side steps slightly corroded

radiator support on underside corroded

rear suspension hydraulic pipes to rear anti roll bar corroded but not leaking

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Pass 30 Apr 2016 113,796 miles

front bolt on cross beam corroded underneath radiator

hydraulic pipes on rear anti roll bar corroded

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Fail 25 Apr 2016 113,796 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front bolt on cross beam corroded underneath radiator

hydraulic pipes on rear anti roll bar corroded

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Fail 22 Apr 2015 103,517 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

hydraulic pipes to rear antiroll bar damper corroded

lower radiator support corroded

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Pass 22 Apr 2015 103,517 miles

hydraulic pipes to rear antiroll bar damper corroded

lower radiator support corroded

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,934 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

surface corrosion to vehicle chassis

Fail 30 Apr 2014 99,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

surafce corrosion to vehicle chassis in several places

Pass 24 Apr 2013 96,225 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 92,560 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to vehicle body and under side in several places

Pass 23 Apr 2011 89,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

under side off engine wet with diesel (not leaking on test)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 89,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

under side off engine wet with diesel (not leaking on test)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 84,231 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 80,061 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 76,959 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 74,985 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 74,984 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 68,595 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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W142 UVV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W142 UVV, 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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W142 UVV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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