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W31 AJW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

201,812 mi
Last recorded201,812 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 AJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 201,812 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 201,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine head (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 190,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

both front inner archs have corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2019 190,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front corrosion/holes in body, inner wheel arches

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 171,558 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both rear inner archs have corrosion but not near prescribed areas

Fail 23 Oct 2018 171,558 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both rear inner archs have corrosion but not near prescribed areas

Pass 21 Aug 2017 164,114 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 151,974 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear step corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general chassis corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 151,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush across axle (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering box (2.3.3b)

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear step corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general chassis corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 137,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear axle lateral support bar has excessive play in a bush

Rear chassis has areas of heavy surface corrosion

o/s/f brake disc has been chipped on the outer edge.

Fail 26 May 2015 137,708 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear axle lateral support bar has excessive play in a bush

Rear chassis has areas of heavy surface corrosion

o/s/f brake disc has been chipped on the outer edge.

Pass 9 May 2014 121,033 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 121,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 116,072 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 110,639 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

surface corrosion chassis

Pass 24 Jun 2011 106,796 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 106,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake test not carried out due to fluid leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 101,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damp stering box

Fail 22 Jun 2010 101,555 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damp stering box

Pass 9 Jul 2009 93,982 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 85,061 miles

damp around stering box

Pass 10 Jul 2007 75,816 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 65,223 miles

n/s/f track rod end slite play damp steering box n/s/r brake pipe rustey

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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W31 AJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W31 AJW, 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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W31 AJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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