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W271 WAF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,869 mi
Last recorded129,869 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 WAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 129,869 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear mudflap bracket broken

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 128,988 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion of rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 128,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion of rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 128,121 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion of rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 128,121 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion of rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 126,241 miles

Exhaust system in pour conditions(hangers and flanges corroded)

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Socket housing crushed (4.10 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Though out chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 126,233 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system in pour conditions(hangers and flanges corroded)

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Socket housing crushed (4.10 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Though out chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 125,232 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 125,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 124,526 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion flaky corrosion through out rear (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 124,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm mounting on chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion flaky corrosion through out rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 122,991 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 122,970 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 117,162 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 117,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 108,989 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 106,130 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 102,960 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 100,806 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 100,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both lower front shock bushes worn

Brake fluid very dirty

Brake pedal slightly spoongy

Off side rear bump stop missing

Rear fuel line chaffing on chassix x member

Pass 26 Feb 2010 91,931 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 91,931 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 85,422 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 77,382 miles

Hand brake button not protruding

Off side rear outer brake pad is in poor condition

Slight play in near side track rod

Pass 2 Mar 2007 69,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 56,779 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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W271 WAF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WAF, 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 WAF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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