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W161 OBJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

193,025 mi
Last recorded193,025 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 OBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 193,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack on lower edge (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 193,008 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack on lower edge (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 175,124 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear chassis rails getting rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2013 167,484 miles

Fluid leak around steering box area.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 167,484 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fluid leak around steering box area.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 161,604 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 153,626 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 153,626 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 128,054 miles

Fuel filter casing getting very rusty.

Rear brake pipes getting rusty.

off side rear tyre worn on in side edge.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 128,054 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel filter casing getting very rusty.

Rear brake pipes getting rusty.

off side rear tyre worn on in side edge.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 111,015 miles

Rear number plate starting to discolour.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 75,296 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r seatbelt not checked [child seat attached]

rear registration plate delaminating/discolouring

Fail 25 Sep 2006 75,293 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

n/s/r seatbelt not checked [child seat attached]

rear registration plate delaminating/discolouring

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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W161 OBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W161 OBJ, 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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W161 OBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W161 OBJ safe to buy?

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