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W252 MFG

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,914 mi
Last recorded124,914 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 MFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 124,914 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear chassis corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2019 120,224 miles

suspension kit fitted coil spring kit

Pass 14 Aug 2018 110,793 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 109,748 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak (Bad) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to steps

Pass 11 Aug 2016 108,135 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

slight weep from steering box

Pass 11 Aug 2015 106,215 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 106,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 103,207 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 98,957 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 92,772 miles

front lower crossmember is corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,318 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 87,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 80,108 miles

nearsid rear bump stop is missing

Fail 11 Aug 2010 80,102 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearsid rear bump stop is missing

Pass 14 Aug 2009 71,840 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 65,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 62,562 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 55,365 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 44,163 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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W252 MFG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W252 MFG, 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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W252 MFG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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