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W279 UAG

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

229,780 mi
Last recorded229,780 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 UAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 229,780 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 210,033 miles

park brake only just to standard16%

Fail 25 Jan 2021 210,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

park brake only just to standard16%

Pass 23 Jul 2019 176,998 miles

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front inner wings corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2018 173,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 165,155 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 158,290 miles

both front wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jun 2015 149,984 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 149,832 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 138,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 130,081 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 130,081 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 124,458 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 118,619 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 118,619 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 110,696 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 104,608 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 104,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 98,185 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 98,185 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 93,140 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 85,337 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 77,894 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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W279 UAG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W279 UAG, 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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W279 UAG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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