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W424 SAV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

273,998 mi
Last recorded273,998 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW424 SAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2021 273,998 miles

Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable bumper covers registration which is a sticker on the bonnet (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack in screen (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Cab steps ring so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside step corroded underneath

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine gearbox and rear diff also front ace bar (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded all over

Pass 4 Aug 2020 270,153 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 270,153 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 177,625 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2018 163,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2017 161,607 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 2 Aug 2017 161,486 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount adrift (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush upper bush on "z" of panhard rod on rear axle worn (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 2 Aug 2017 161,486 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount adrift (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 21 Jul 2016 154,733 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 154,701 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 143,008 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 137,405 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2013 130,876 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 122,632 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 110,779 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 110,772 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 105,992 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 98,955 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 92,252 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 83,845 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 75,001 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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W424 SAV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 W424 SAV, 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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W424 SAV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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