MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general underbody corrosion
Engine covers fitted
Exhaust corroded
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Undertrays fitted
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
engine covers fitted
exhaust corroded
undertrays fitted
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres craking & perished
offside step corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres craking & perished
offside step corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s/r braqke disc outer surface starting to corrode
slight seepage at suspension leveling unit
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front pads appear low
o/s/r brake disc outer surface heavily corroded
rear half of chassis heavy surface corrosion and starting to fracture in places
recommend brake surface
slight leak o/s/r axle seal
CHASSIS IS CORRODED
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
O/S/R BRAKE IS SLIGHTLY BINDING
O/S/R CHASSIS IS CORRODED AND IN POOR CONDITION
O/S/R DISC IS CORRODED
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
SIGNS OF FLUID AROUND O/S/R HUB
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
CHASSIS IS CORRODED
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
O/S/R BRAKE IS SLIGHTLY BINDING
O/S/R CHASSIS IS CORRODED AND IN POOR CONDITION
O/S/R DISC IS CORRODED
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
SIGNS OF FLUID AROUND O/S/R HUB
Offside Inner Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Outer Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W289 MCN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 W289 MCN, 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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W289 MCN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.
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