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W488 UFV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

196,352 mi
Last recorded196,352 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 UFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 196,352 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 195,645 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2019 192,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

watts linkage has slight play in all bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2018 187,900 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 181,602 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 174,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 170,524 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 164,927 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes near hoses slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 164,924 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes near hoses slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 154,633 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 154,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 147,243 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 142,172 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 134,885 miles

engine oil leak

rear pads getting low

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 25 Jun 2009 127,066 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 118,411 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 117,611 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 183,394 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 100,502 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 100,502 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 85,404 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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W488 UFV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W488 UFV, 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 W488 UFV registered?

W488 UFV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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