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W403 ABW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,831 mi
Last recorded147,831 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW403 ABW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 147,831 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front of inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 147,825 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front of inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 195,969 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 195,969 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 192,053 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 182,208 miles

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

oil leak

slight play in front prop shaft uj

Fail 17 May 2016 182,207 miles

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

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

Steering box insecure drop arm (2.2.B.1a)

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

oil leak

slight play in front prop shaft uj

Pass 4 Jul 2015 169,480 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 161,131 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 161,125 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 153,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

offside front bump stop missing

Fail 29 Jul 2013 153,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 27 Jun 2012 150,218 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 134,463 miles

Oil leak

propshaft bolt loose

Fail 13 Jun 2011 134,463 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

propshaft bolt loose

Pass 5 Jun 2010 120,002 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 112,344 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2009 112,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 105,619 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 105,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 98,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 91,559 miles

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

oil leak

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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W403 ABW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W403 ABW, 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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W403 ABW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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