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W168 YCP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

232,413 mi
Last recorded232,413 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 YCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 232,413 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear brake discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 232,408 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes above axle worn watts linkage chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chalked (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front bushes worn chalked . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Showing white lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs corroded chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear brake discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door strap not attached

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 226,951 miles

rear chassis corroded

windscreen damaged not effecting drivers view

Fail 18 Sep 2018 226,951 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

rear chassis corroded

windscreen damaged not effecting drivers view

Pass 14 Sep 2017 222,170 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear chassis corroded

Rear discs corroded

power steering damp

windscreen damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2017 222,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear chassis corroded

Rear discs corroded

power steering damp

windscreen damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2016 219,217 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear chassis slightly corroded within towbar mountings

Windscreen damaged but not restricting drivers view of the road

Fail 7 Sep 2016 218,836 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear chassis slightly corroded within towbar mountings

Windscreen damaged but not restricting drivers view of the road

Pass 25 Aug 2015 207,631 miles

chassis corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2014 206,263 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 206,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 200,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 194,668 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 194,668 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 186,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front and rear tyres legal at test front cross member corroded out side of area

Fail 23 Aug 2011 186,884 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front and rear tyres legal at test front cross member corroded out side of area

Pass 25 Aug 2010 183,795 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 183,795 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 179,044 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 179,044 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 177,955 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 177,907 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

centre lap belt inop

chassis corrosion

high level brake light inop

hydraulic susp. unit at rear damp and pipes rusty

nsr seat missing

Pass 8 Jan 2007 168,664 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 168,342 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2005 153,931 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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W168 YCP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 W168 YCP, 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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W168 YCP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2000.

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