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W472 ODV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,079 mi
Last recorded144,079 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 ODV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 144,079 miles

brake pipes slightly insecure

coolant pipe rubbing against steering column

engine oil leak

front bumper support corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f fog lamp inop

n/s/r brakes binding slightly

o/s/r indicator lens cracked

play in n/s/r drop link

rear tyres wearing low and slightly uneven

rear window scratched

slight leak from rear suspension unit

slight leak from steering box

transmission warning light on

Fail 31 Jul 2013 144,079 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pipes slightly insecure

coolant pipe rubbing against steering column

engine oil leak

front bumper support corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f fog lamp inop

n/s/r brakes binding slightly

o/s/r indicator lens cracked

play in n/s/r drop link

rear tyres wearing low and slightly uneven

rear window scratched

slight leak from rear suspension unit

slight leak from steering box

transmission warning light on

Pass 23 Nov 2011 124,908 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 124,908 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 110,419 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 110,419 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 154,814 miles

Lower shock absorber bushes slightly worn

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 154,814 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 154,791 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 77,693 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 77,693 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 64,228 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 64,228 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 52,767 miles

slight movement in offside and nearside drag link ends

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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W472 ODV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 W472 ODV, 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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W472 ODV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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