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W465 TAW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,743 mi
Last recorded111,743 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW465 TAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2014 111,743 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 108,062 miles

Chassis heavily corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Heavy corrosion on offside rear chassis rail

Fail 20 Aug 2013 108,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Chassis heavily corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Heavy corrosion on offside rear chassis rail

Pass 14 Aug 2012 105,989 miles

o/s/r chassis corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 10 Aug 2012 105,989 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r chassis corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 97,068 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2011 97,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 88,339 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 88,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Chassis starting to corrode

nearside front fog lamp

Pass 14 Sep 2009 83,234 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 83,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 74,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering box has slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front prop shaft uj excessive movement

Pass 9 Oct 2008 74,782 miles

Power steering box has slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front prop shaft uj excessive movement

Fail 6 Aug 2008 73,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Chip in windscreen

Slight leak frtom power steering box

Pass 31 Aug 2007 69,931 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 64,168 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

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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W465 TAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W465 TAW, 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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W465 TAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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