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W161 ONU

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,167 mi
Last recorded163,167 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 ONU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 163,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

no rear seats at time of test

o/s/f washer poor

Pass 20 Mar 2021 161,679 miles

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2020 161,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 157,735 miles

slight play in track rod ends

Fail 16 Feb 2019 157,725 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 13 Oct 2017 149,723 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Pass 5 Oct 2016 146,459 miles

Offside Front spot light not fully surcure

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass slightly cracked (8.1.2a)

Oil leak engine and front diff pinion ()

both side rear chassiss slightly corried

Fail 30 Sep 2016 146,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near tow bar fixxing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front spot light not fully surcure

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass slightly cracked (8.1.2a)

Oil leak engine and front diff pinion ()

both side rear chassiss slightly corried

Pass 6 Oct 2015 142,787 miles

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

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

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 142,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2014 139,337 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 135,784 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassisis.slightly.rusted

Fail 17 Oct 2013 135,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassisis.slightly.rusted

Pass 11 Oct 2012 132,113 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

bar over rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2011 130,972 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 124,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 124,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 113,306 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 113,306 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 100,556 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 87,779 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight weep from steering box

Pass 16 Aug 2005 71,335 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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W161 ONU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W161 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 W161 ONU registered?

W161 ONU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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