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W344 YBA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,681 mi
Last recorded208,681 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW344 YBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 208,681 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 200,244 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 195,506 miles

Both number plate bulbs dim

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 190,097 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 183,476 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 178,995 miles

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2015 178,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2014 172,550 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2013 166,746 miles

Oil leak

rear bump stops missing

surface corrosion on chassis at rear on both sides

Fail 20 Feb 2013 166,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

rear bump stops missing

surface corrosion on chassis at rear on both sides

Pass 9 Feb 2012 158,188 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 158,988 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear indicator damaged and showing white light

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 3 Feb 2011 144,858 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 144,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 135,398 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 135,398 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 125,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2009 125,326 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2008 112,993 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 97,888 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 88,775 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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W344 YBA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 W344 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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W344 YBA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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