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W474 UCJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

128,377 mi
Last recorded128,377 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 UCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 128,377 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 122,619 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 122,501 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust flange and mountings corroded,side steps corroded,n/s/f lower arch holed,general light corrosion all over underside of veichle.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 120,285 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 120,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 114,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 May 2019 114,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose Onto handbrake drum (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 110,878 miles

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

Offside Front Brake has a slight bind

Pass 15 May 2017 106,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2017 106,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2016 100,862 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front Tyre perished (255/65R16 109H)

nearside rear Tyre perished

offside front Tyre perished

offside rear Tyre perished

Fail 4 May 2016 100,847 miles

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

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)

offside rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front Tyre perished (255/65R16 109H)

nearside rear Tyre perished

offside front Tyre perished

Fail 14 Apr 2016 100,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 95,259 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 95,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 89,518 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 89,518 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 83,383 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 83,367 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,207 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 70,382 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 70,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 65,755 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 65,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,361 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 60,330 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,204 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 56,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 48,585 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,306 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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W474 UCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 W474 UCJ, 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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W474 UCJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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