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W159 ONU

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,130 mi
Last recorded112,130 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 ONU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 112,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 109,893 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 109,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

suspension light on

Pass 22 Aug 2017 106,053 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 105,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,819 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 102,707 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 100,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 98,499 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013

chassis VERY corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2013 95,165 miles

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

chassis VERY corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 88,328 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all pascribed arias corroding

genral under body corrtion

offside front wiper split but still abel to clear screen

Fail 26 Sep 2012 88,328 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all pascribed arias corroding

genral under body corrtion

offside front wiper split but still abel to clear screen

Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,023 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 82,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 76,056 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 22 Sep 2010 76,056 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,614 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 64,346 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 58,824 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 49,549 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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W159 ONU 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 66.7%.

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 W159 ONU, 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 W159 ONU registered?

W159 ONU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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