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W343 YBA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

148,835 mi
Last recorded148,835 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 YBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 148,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 148,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 3 Nov 2020 147,738 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 144,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 142,046 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 142,044 miles

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

Electronic stability control component missing (7.12 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 140,936 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 140,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leak.

Fail 16 May 2016 140,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by abs pump and suspension mounting area. (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated also play in it. (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer case missing. (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leak.

Pass 11 May 2015 135,752 miles

Oil leak

Slight oil leak on front differential pinion.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 131,330 miles

Underbody corroding.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 131,330 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Underbody corroding.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 127,501 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 127,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front wiper linkage worn.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 123,690 miles

Bump stop missing on offside front.

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)

Fail 9 May 2012 123,690 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Bump stop missing on offside front.

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 9 May 2011 121,390 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 117,303 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 113,359 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 107,771 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O.S.F. tyrewall cut

corosion to rear of chassis

rear A.C.E. pipes coroded

Fail 29 Apr 2008 107,771 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O.S.F. tyrewall cut

corosion to rear of chassis

rear A.C.E. pipes coroded

Pass 11 May 2007 95,543 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 84,448 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 84,448 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W343 YBA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W343 YBA, 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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W343 YBA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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