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W427 HSA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

170,794 mi
Last recorded170,794 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW427 HSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 170,794 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust joint corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 170,794 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust joint corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 170,753 miles

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

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault trac control (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexy (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by damper (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexy (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear body mount corroded

abs pump mounting area corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2015 163,636 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 163,619 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2014 250,510 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 250,496 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2013 149,229 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 149,228 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 139,071 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 129,706 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dampness around fuel filter/pipes

Pass 14 Jun 2011 129,706 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

dampness around fuel filter/pipes

Fail 11 Jun 2010 122,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear brake disc inner surface slightly worn

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing + slightly noisey

Pass 11 Jun 2010 122,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear brake disc inner surface slightly worn

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing + slightly noisey

Pass 11 Jun 2009 114,247 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 114,247 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 106,862 miles

both front shock absorber bottom bushes starting to split

offside front tyre wearing at edges

Pass 5 Jul 2007 92,470 miles

dampness around fuel filter

dampness around steering box

offside front outer disc pad wearing low

Pass 11 Jul 2006 78,572 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 78,572 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear low at edges

dampness around steering box

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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W427 HSA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W427 HSA, 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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W427 HSA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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