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W162 HOB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

214,519 mi
Last recorded214,519 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 HOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 214,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

all suspension pipes rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2015 209,017 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 202,933 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2014 202,933 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 194,844 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 194,669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 118,119 miles

both rear chassis legs have severe cracks

Fail 20 Nov 2012 188,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear chassis legs have severe cracks

Pass 20 Oct 2011 178,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 168,100 miles

offside front driving lamp not working

Pass 2 Sep 2009 152,508 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 140,287 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 140,064 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 125,361 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 125,240 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

steering box damp

Pass 23 Aug 2006 111,666 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 111,614 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 96,513 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 96,277 miles

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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W162 HOB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W162 HOB, 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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W162 HOB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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