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W254 GOC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

176,628 mi
Last recorded176,628 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW254 GOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 176,628 miles

Front Upper both top cones corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 176,597 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 173,038 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 169,637 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 169,630 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn torsion arm center yoke bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 165,917 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2019 165,912 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber broken (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2018 161,022 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 153,873 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 153,870 miles

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 148,339 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 142,556 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 142,514 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 137,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 133,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s o/s front shock absorber top covers slightly corroded

slight lift in n/s o/s front lower suspension ball joints

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2013 133,040 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s o/s front shock absorber top covers slightly corroded

slight lift in n/s o/s front lower suspension ball joints

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2013 133,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear chassis rails corroded both sides

front lower crossmember corroded

front suspension turrets corroded near limit (both sides)

stone chips in screen

Pass 29 Oct 2012 124,063 miles

Colant level low

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 114,567 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 103,630 miles

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

SRS light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

some chassis corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2010 103,617 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

some chassis corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2009 90,622 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 90,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 79,319 miles

stering box has slight leak

Fail 11 Nov 2008 79,317 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

stering box has slight leak

Pass 14 Nov 2007 69,057 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 68,979 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 57,824 miles

All tyres wearing low

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 57,824 miles

All tyres wearing low

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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W254 GOC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 W254 GOC, 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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W254 GOC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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