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W462 CAY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,695 mi
Last recorded147,695 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 CAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 147,695 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box is seeping oil but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged all four tyres have lumps in them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are starting to crack in side wall 255/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front inner arches/o/s/f floor has corrosion

vehicle has been converted from air suspension to shocks and springs old air pump has a small leak of oil

Fail 9 Apr 2021 147,695 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box is seeping oil but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged all four tyres have lumps in them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are starting to crack in side wall 255/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front inner arches/o/s/f floor has corrosion

vehicle has been converted from air suspension to shocks and springs old air pump has a small leak of oil

Fail 25 Mar 2021 147,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Under wheel archs / floors well corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bump stop

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside pump . disconnected. slightly damp

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

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

Rear A/R/Bar unit slightly damp

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both . Age cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 147,344 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 144,989 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 144,593 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated side (1.1.14 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected main nut (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability centre link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 141,817 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component s/box (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 141,817 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component s/box (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 139,931 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 138,069 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 133,387 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 133,337 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 130,343 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 129,339 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 123,111 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 114,496 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 100,703 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 100,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 90,679 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 81,744 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2007 73,907 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 65,955 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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W462 CAY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W462 CAY, 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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What year was W462 CAY registered?

W462 CAY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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