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W229 WFP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,531 mi
Last recorded132,531 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 WFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 132,531 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 130,699 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 128,420 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Side steps heavily corroded.

Fail 8 Apr 2019 128,412 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Side steps heavily corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 126,699 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear chassis corroded

Rear shock absorber mounts corroded

both side steps very corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2018 126,694 miles

Drag link end loose steering box drop arm nut (2.2.B.1d)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear chassis corroded

Rear shock absorber mounts corroded

both side steps very corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 124,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear body mount corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 124,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear body mount corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 122,525 miles

Rear chassis corroded

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 118,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

underside of vehicle covered in oil

Pass 22 Sep 2014 117,304 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 4 Sep 2013 114,132 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 111,457 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 111,444 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 109,151 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 103,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly scored

slight damage to offside headlamp lens

Pass 30 Nov 2010 103,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly scored

slight damage to offside headlamp lens

Pass 7 Dec 2009 91,953 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 91,950 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 91,929 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 84,448 miles

nearside front shock lower bush starting to split

Fail 28 Jul 2008 84,408 miles

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

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

nearside front shock lower bush starting to split

Pass 18 May 2007 80,947 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 80,942 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 74,467 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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W229 WFP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W229 WFP, 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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W229 WFP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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