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W481 HEC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,575 mi
Last recorded172,575 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 HEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 172,575 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 172,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 157,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2019 157,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage centre pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 151,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak from behind front bumper /crossmember area ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 151,447 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak from behind front bumper /crossmember area ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 151,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 143,182 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 136,976 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 136,974 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 132,611 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 127,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Oct 2012 121,538 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 114,602 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 108,217 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 103,362 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 103,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 97,232 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 91,191 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 83,161 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 71,435 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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W481 HEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W481 HEC, 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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W481 HEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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