MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective borderline (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear chassis been repaired
Nearside Rear chassis corroded
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective borderline (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear chassis been repaired
Offside Rear chassis corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion to underside
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis surface corroded at rear
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis surface corroded at rear
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r chassis rail
corrosion on rear of main brake pipe
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rails
corrosion on rear of main brake pipes
oil leak on engine
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rails
corrosion on rear of main brake pipes
oil leak on engine
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion on rear chassis rails
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion on rear chassis rails
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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)
centre rear seat belt removed
Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front 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)
centre rear seat belt removed
Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Central Rear seat belt has been completely removed
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front tyre is nearing limits
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
general underbody corrosion
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt is locked (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail is cracked (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail is cracked (6.1.B.2)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. both nearside and offside rears (6.2.A.2)
Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front tyre is nearing limits
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
general underbody corrosion
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis box section (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis box section (6.1.B.2)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis box section (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis box section (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
foot brake and hanbrake performance only just meet requirement
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear axle hub oil seals starting to weep oil
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W273 YBD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 W273 YBD, 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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W273 YBD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.
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