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W1 OLD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

66,821 mi
Last recorded66,821 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 OLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2018 66,821 miles

Brake performance not tested due to binding brake (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel pipe leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch to flexi marked chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in wheel arch marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting along side fuel talk marked (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension mount marked chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rearward (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in wheel arch marked chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all body mounts corroded

chassis outer skin missing in many places & corroded

excess corrosion underside

front chassis/strengthening plate holed & corroded

n/s & o/s/f lower shock absorber bushes worn

play in steering system o/s

suspension warning lamp on

Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,402 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis corroded

front to rear flexihose ferrule(nearside front) corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 66,400 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

coolant level low

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2015 66,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,215 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 65,200 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,483 miles

chassis corroded at rear

steering stiff

Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,757 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 63,725 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 25 May 2010 60,269 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 60,196 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s rear brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,301 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 53,101 miles

unable to check extra seats and belts - seats stowed away

Fail 24 Jan 2008 53,075 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

unable to check extra seats and belts - seats stowed away

Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,230 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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W1 OLD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W1 OLD, 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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W1 OLD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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