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W46 OBJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,613 mi
Last recorded172,613 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 OBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 172,613 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 172,613 miles

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 169,088 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner arch rusting at front

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under side and all inner arches wax oiled

Fail 13 Mar 2020 169,088 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner arch rusting at front

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under side and all inner arches wax oiled

Pass 9 Feb 2018 164,087 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2017 159,232 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f & n/s/f floor slightly corroded

steering box has slight leak

Pass 1 Feb 2016 146,663 miles

Nearside Front o/s/f lower ball joint

steering box slight leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 136,825 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 131,237 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 131,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 115,522 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 100,438 miles

filter under o/s/r wheel arch in poor condition

lower radiator mounting rail severely corroded

oil leak (gearbox?)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 100,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

filter under o/s/r wheel arch in poor condition

lower radiator mounting rail severely corroded

o/s/f side marker light not working

oil leak (gearbox?)

water leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 83,990 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 83,990 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 67,709 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 62,129 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 57,240 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 53,852 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 46,947 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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W46 OBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W46 OBJ, 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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W46 OBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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