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W442 LYA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

161,716 mi
Last recorded161,716 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW442 LYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2018 161,716 miles

Front Suspension levelling valve leaking ace ram (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking ace ram (5.3.5 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spanner arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spanner arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 152,259 miles

A little corrosion starting on both front shock absorber tower mounts

Nearside front tyre worn nearing wear indicator bars

Slight wear/play in nearside swivel joints

Pass 25 Oct 2016 145,532 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 145,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 138,044 miles

Front tyres worn on edges to minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Fail 16 Sep 2015 138,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose exposed to excessive heat (3.6.B.4f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion and repairs on rear frame rails around towbar mountings

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2014 135,160 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 135,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 133,053 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 133,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 123,019 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 123,019 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 112,820 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 112,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 100,262 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 100,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 85,059 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 72,391 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 72,391 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2007 56,897 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 51,549 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 51,549 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 42,612 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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W442 LYA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W442 LYA, 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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W442 LYA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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