MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to chassis
nearside and offside front floor/inner wheel well corroded
Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to chassis
nearside and offside front floor/inner wheel well corroded
Battery terminals loose
Chassis corroded and covered in underseal
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Battery terminals loose
Chassis corroded and covered in underseal
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified pipework missing and manifold blanked off (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard diesel catalyst missing (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
pre 2001 steering lock inoperative
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
general corrosion to vehicle
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front and rear wipers split
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear chassis corroded both sides above rear axle
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front and rear wipers split
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear chassis corroded both sides above rear axle
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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W243 WEG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 W243 WEG, 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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W243 WEG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.
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