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W249 AAF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,032 mi
Last recorded130,032 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 AAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 130,032 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 130,032 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 125,416 miles

Engine oily .

Nearside Front body has slight corrsion

Offside Front body has slight corrosion.

sides . lower rock sliders slightly corroded casings .

Fail 30 May 2018 125,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail holed . (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oily .

sides . lower rock sliders slightly corroded casings .

Pass 19 May 2017 121,777 miles

Coolant leak rad area ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2017 121,776 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box area (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak rad area ()

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

fuel filter rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2016 119,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

some corrosion in offside rear chassis

Pass 15 Jul 2015 112,908 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 108,964 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 107,155 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 107,155 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 98,565 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 98,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 91,636 miles

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f diff seal leaking

Fail 27 Sep 2011

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pads getting low

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2010 85,971 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres havew cuts in sidewalls but not through to cord

steering box leaking slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,931 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 70,730 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,351 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 59,330 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 59,249 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 56,077 miles

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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W249 AAF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W249 AAF, 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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W249 AAF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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