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W417 OSS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

119,244 mi
Last recorded119,244 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW417 OSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2016 119,244 miles

Centre Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering of chassis badly corroded (6.1.A.1)

Centre Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering of chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both are quite dim (1.1.A.3d)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner sill areas within body mounting areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer of chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part hose insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)

outer sill areas holed and corroded generaly poor underbody condition with many corrosion in places

Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,238 miles

brake discs slightly rusty

chassis areas quite weak in places with evidence of corrosion in many places

front tiebar at radiator area completely rotted off Not strutural

nearside rear tyre underinflated

Fail 25 Mar 2015 114,232 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

brake discs slightly rusty

chassis areas quite weak in places with evidence of corrosion in many places

front tiebar at radiator area completely rotted off Not strutural

Pass 20 Mar 2014 106,369 miles

Emmissions low

Underbody corrosion in places, nothing excessive

Fail 18 Mar 2013 100,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

chassis has evidence of corrosion in places

imballance at front brake readings but within allowed limits only just

Pass 18 Mar 2013 100,215 miles

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

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

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

chassis has evidence of corrosion in places

imballance at front brake readings but within allowed limits only just

Pass 20 Feb 2012 93,417 miles

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

evidence of underbody corrosion in places

support bar under front bumper area badly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2012 93,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

evidence of underbody corrosion in places

support bar under front bumper area badly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 85,885 miles

Front crossmember tube rusted through.

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 85,885 miles

Front crossmember tube rusted through.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 80,663 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 80,663 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 72,237 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 72,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 69,760 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 69,760 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 62,124 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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W417 OSS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W417 OSS, 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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W417 OSS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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