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W482 TGW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

204,221 mi
Last recorded204,221 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW482 TGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2020 204,221 miles

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

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Both outer body rails full length (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) contaminated Leak on n/s hub (1.1.13 (b))

Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of front axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure Inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury At driver feet also insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Rear chassis both sides of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 197,871 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 197,843 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 187,166 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear chassis very rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2017 175,477 miles

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

both sides rear chassis rail rusty and thin

n/s front axle leaking oil

Pass 23 Sep 2016 162,717 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear chassis rails rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2015 149,881 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 137,681 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 126,501 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 114,258 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 101,672 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 88,954 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 76,091 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 64,690 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 52,413 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 52,398 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 55,214 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

heat skield insecure

n/s and o/s wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2006 45,891 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 45,887 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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W482 TGW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W482 TGW, 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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What year was W482 TGW registered?

W482 TGW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W482 TGW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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