MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,884 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear body damage. lamp lens damaged/broken.
Rear slight wear in antiroll links.
oil leak under vehicle.
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.
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
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
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))
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.
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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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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