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W157 DAK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,264 mi
Last recorded157,264 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 DAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 157,264 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 147,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 146,834 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2017 147,886 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 143,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2015 142,984 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2014 135,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2013 126,245 miles

offside and nearside rear chassi corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 117,914 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 117,793 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2011 110,729 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 107,725 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 107,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 102,194 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 98,105 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2006 95,410 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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W157 DAK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W157 DAK, 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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What year was W157 DAK registered?

W157 DAK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W157 DAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 DAK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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