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W244 YCP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,864 mi
Last recorded191,864 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW244 YCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 191,864 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 191,864 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 184,572 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2019 184,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2018 171,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 171,370 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 171,350 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 164,777 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 155,541 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 148,294 miles

emmisions very close to upper limmit of 300 max

Fail 22 Aug 2013 149,397 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight weep from offside rear hub oil seal

Pass 22 Aug 2013 149,397 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Slight weep from offside rear hub oil seal

Pass 21 Aug 2012 140,355 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 135,474 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs becoming worn

o/s/r tyre perishing

various oil leaks

various slight coolant leaks

Fail 19 Aug 2011 135,474 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs becoming worn

o/s/r tyre perishing

various oil leaks

various slight coolant leaks

Pass 25 Jun 2010 129,154 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust system becomming corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to become low

various brake hose ferrules starting to become corroded

various coolant leaks

various major oil leaks

vehicle has slight smoke comming from exhaust

Fail 25 Jun 2010 129,154 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust system becomming corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to become low

various brake hose ferrules starting to become corroded

various coolant leaks

various major oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2009 120,218 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f axle seal has slight leak

slight coolant leak

Fail 11 Jun 2009 120,218 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/f axle seal has slight leak

slight coolant leak

Pass 11 Jun 2008 113,336 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 113,327 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2007 102,971 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 95,245 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 95,245 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake pads very low.

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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W244 YCP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W244 YCP, 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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W244 YCP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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