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W231 HSA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,383 mi
Last recorded150,383 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 HSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 150,383 miles

Front slight bind on front brakes

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

general underside very corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 150,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front slight bind on front brakes

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

general underside very corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2017 149,741 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 146,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 141,425 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 141,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 136,954 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 136,954 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 130,943 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 124,621 miles

Oil leak

ace pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 112,104 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 103,194 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 103,194 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

all brakepads 60-70% worn

oil leaking down back of engine, rockercover gasket leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2009 93,414 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 84,860 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 84,860 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front diff and rear diff pinion seals leaking slightly

front wipers not parking stoping middle windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2007 75,463 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 75,460 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

high level brake light inop

n/s marker light inop

slight leak at steering box

both front wipers torn

Pass 18 Apr 2006 66,190 miles

Oil Leak At Engine

Rear Diff Seal Leaking

Steering Box Slightly Damp

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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W231 HSA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc 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 W231 HSA, 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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W231 HSA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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