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W242 FDT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

173,884 mi
Last recorded173,884 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 FDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 173,884 miles

Nearside Rear body damage. lamp lens damaged/broken.

Rear slight wear in antiroll links.

oil leak under vehicle.

Fail 7 May 2022 173,882 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear body damage. lamp lens damaged/broken.

Rear slight wear in antiroll links.

oil leak under vehicle.

Pass 5 May 2021 167,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corrosion/welding repairs carried out on vehicle chassis

Fail 26 Apr 2021 167,234 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at side of fuel tank (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced infront of bump stop mounting (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced along side of fuel tank (marked in yellow ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced infront of bump stop mounting (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 28 Mar 2020 157,588 miles

Chassis & Body Covered In Mud

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Heavily Under Sealed Particularly At Rear

N/S/R Bumper Corner Damaged But Not Dangerous

Nearside Front Lens Cracked But Not Changing Colour Of Lamp

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 157,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault TC Light. (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn On shaker plates. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play On shaker plates (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Not holed at test (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak several

corrosion on all prescribed areas/components.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 145,380 miles

Front rear brake pipes / ferrules corroding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 145,155 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front rear brake pipes / ferrules corroding

Front rear discs scored

Offside Front door check strap brocken

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 133,254 miles

Air suspension removed, replaced with springs / shockers

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Bulkhead corroded

Exhaust catalytic converter not fitted, not sure if one was fitted as standard

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front ABS wire insecurely mounted, not yet rubbing against driveshaft

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front ABS wire insecurely mounted, not yet rubbing against driveshaft

Offside Front brake hose twisted slightly

Under chassis / components corroded, rear chassis undersealed

Fail 19 Oct 2017 133,247 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both main feed brake pipes at front (3.6.B.1)

Electrical wiring insecure both battery terminals insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure self levelling suspension supply pipes not fitted and reservoir empty (2.4.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. rearmost passenger seat (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure dash surround insecure (1.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened bot rear supply pipes corroded (2.4.D.3)

Fuel filter corroded but not leaking

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Nearside rearmost seat belt not tested

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis close to tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Slight noise on nearside rear hub but no roughness felt

Slight noise on nearside rear hub but no roughness felt

Suspension warning lights on dash indicating a fault

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels spaced out ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 123,171 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 115,298 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 115,283 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 109,884 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 102,752 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 95,376 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 87,911 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 79,575 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 71,346 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 71,346 miles

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

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

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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W242 FDT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W242 FDT, 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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W242 FDT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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