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W149 YCP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

177,430 mi
Last recorded177,430 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 YCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 177,430 miles

chassis corroded !

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jan 2022 168,172 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both font upper ball joint boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 153,142 miles

both sills at the rear are corroded

chassis corroded

oil leaks

Pass 8 Jan 2020 138,840 miles

chassis corroded

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 129,204 miles

oil leaks

underside is corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 116,680 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 111,717 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 111,705 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 104,314 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 104,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 95,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Feb 2014 88,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2013 82,390 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 80,346 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,793 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 70,339 miles

o/s/r fog light lens cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2010 70,339 miles

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

o/s/r fog light lens cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2009 63,985 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 63,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 58,794 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 53,676 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,641 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 48,641 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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W149 YCP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W149 YCP, 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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W149 YCP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2000.

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