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W3 GDS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,471 mi
Last recorded142,471 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 GDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 142,471 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 138,355 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 134,539 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 129,942 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 129,942 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 129,324 miles

Chassis is corroded

Engine has oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 129,324 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Levelling unit (2.7.3)

Chassis is corroded

Engine has oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch and bulkhead corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 125,708 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 117,390 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 117,390 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 107,853 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

exh corroded

front tyres worn heavily on inside edge

n/s rear lamp lens cracked slightly

o/s front headlamp codensated

slight fluid leak area of o/s front susp unit

slight oil leak area of o/s rear hub

Fail 6 Nov 2012 107,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on inside edge

exhaust corroded

n/s rear fog lamp lense faded

n/s rear lamp lense cracked slightly

rear tyres slightly perished

slight fluid leak area of o/s front suspension unit

slight oil leak area of o/s rear hub

Pass 15 Nov 2011 104,027 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

handbrake has travel

Pass 8 Oct 2010 99,353 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Oct 2010 99,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2010 92,827 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 92,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

engine oil leaks present

rear axle hub seals damp

Fail 19 Nov 2009 92,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear hub seal oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 83,442 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 83,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 74,250 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 68,592 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 59,898 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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W3 GDS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol 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 W3 GDS, 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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W3 GDS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 August 2000.

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