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W299 OBJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,485 mi
Last recorded201,485 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW299 OBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 201,485 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front coil spring top turrets slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight oil leak around gearbox

Pass 9 Sep 2011 189,140 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front spring turrets slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly step worn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 180,325 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly worn

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to visability

Fail 26 Aug 2010 180,325 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly worn

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to visability

Pass 14 Sep 2009 166,232 miles

NOTE; unable to fully inspect all of brake pipes due to visability over chassis, those that can be seen/felt appear to be ok

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 166,232 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

NOTE; unable to fully inspect all of brake pipes due to visability over chassis, those that can be seen/felt appear to be ok

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 147,457 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 123,064 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 123,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

n/s/f fog light insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2006 101,458 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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W299 OBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W299 OBJ, 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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W299 OBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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