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W481 TBD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,934 mi
Last recorded182,934 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 TBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 182,934 miles

corrosion chassis various areas

corrosion various brake pipes

Fail 6 Nov 2015 182,934 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion chassis various areas

corrosion various brake pipes

Pass 7 Nov 2014 179,024 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 178,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 174,208 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 167,442 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 167,442 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 156,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front wiperblades split slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2010 145,037 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front wiperblades slightly deteriorated

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 9 Oct 2009 124,320 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 117,351 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 117,241 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 111,506 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 104,515 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2006 104,467 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TBD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W481 TBD, 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 TBD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W481 TBD safe to buy?

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