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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all rear chassis, metal brake pipes and n/s.and o/s rear ferrules covered in black under seal
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s.o/s.front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp slightly misted image not effected.
Nearside Wiper starting to split.
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp slightly misted image not effected.
Nearside Wiper starting to split.
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crash bar (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leg (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s chassis rusty and weak
o/s chassis rusted and holed
offside front tyre low on tread
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
offside front tyre low on tread
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
brake pipes rusty and weak
chassis very rusty and weak
exhaust very rusty and weak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
brake pipes rusty and weak
chassis very rusty and weak
exhaust very rusty and weak
Front to rear metal brake pipes covered in rubber sleeving (unable to check corrosion)
Handbrake travel high
N/s/r door noisy when opening
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
O/s/r and n/s/r tyres getting perrished and wearing uneven on inner edges
Rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion
Rear tail door hinges siezed
Slight oil leak from power steering box
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Wipers slightly smeary
Front to rear metal brake pipes covered in rubber sleeving (unable to check corrosion)
Handbrake travel high
N/s/r door noisy when opening
O/s/r and n/s/r tyres getting perrished and wearing uneven on inner edges
Rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion
Rear tail door hinges siezed
Slight oil leak from power steering box
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Wipers slightly smeary
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
nsr fog inop
rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Oil leak
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Both rear tyres slight uneven tread wear.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Vehicle tested in wet conditions.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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W242 SGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 SGC, 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 SGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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