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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
chip in n/s of windscreen
front n/s fog light not working
radiator under tube support corroded
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( both front ) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front n/s fog light not working
radiator under tube support corroded
chip in n/s of windscreen
1,drivers seat squab torn 2, engine bay misting in oil. 3,steering box draglink drop joint on limit for wear. 4, front coil springs corroded. 5, n/s rear lens cracked. 6, front pads getting low.
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
1,drivers seat squab torn 2, engine bay misting in oil. 3,steering box draglink drop joint on limit for wear. 4, front coil springs corroded. 5, n/s rear lens cracked. 6, front pads getting low.
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
nearside rear lamp damaged rear prop do naught perishing surface corrosion underside attacking components engine oil leak drivers seat squab torn, rear seating removed
Emissions not tested bad exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)
Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear lamp damaged rear prop do naught perishing surface corrosion underside attacking components engine oil leak drivers seat squab torn, rear seating removed
oil leak evident
radiator lower support x member showing signs of corrosion
underside oil leaks eveident
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
underside oil leaks eveident
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing but not excessive
An item not tested (Manual)
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing but not excessive
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
coolant level low
engine oil level on minimum
nearside rear indicator lens damaged/repaired
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhause emissions suspect
Nearside rear brake disc corroding
Nearside rear indicator lens repaired damage
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake pads low
Rear centre seat belt catch cover missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhause emissions suspect
Nearside rear brake disc corroding
Nearside rear indicator lens repaired damage
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake pads low
Rear centre seat belt catch cover missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen wipers poor
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front brake discs slightly corroded
front service brake veers right
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front brake discs slightly corroded
front service brake veers right
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs worn to limit
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W271 EFC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 W271 EFC, 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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W271 EFC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 March 2000.
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