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W285 WDD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,113 mi
Last recorded184,113 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 WDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 184,113 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 184,085 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 172,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside body has corrosion to inner wing panels

Fail 27 Feb 2018 172,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Lower ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Upper ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end boot (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner wing panels corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 167,609 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 160,487 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 160,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 154,550 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 146,232 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 140,286 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 132,622 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 124,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

nsr disc loosing braking surface

slap in wiper action not afecting opperation

Pass 23 Jun 2011 124,049 miles

Oil leak

nsr disc loosing braking surface

slap in wiper action not afecting opperation

Pass 23 Jun 2010 115,995 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre cracking, tread wearimg uneven on inner edge

towbar has stabliser bar still attached

Fail 21 Jun 2010 115,993 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre cracking, tread wearimg uneven on inner edge

towbar has stabliser bar still attached

Pass 24 Jun 2009 105,723 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 105,723 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 95,104 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 81,923 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 71,290 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 67,792 miles

oil leak

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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W285 WDD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W285 WDD, 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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W285 WDD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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