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W491 UGW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

White Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,014 mi
Last recorded135,014 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 UGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 135,014 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 132,556 miles

full chassi showing signs of corrosion but not holed

slight corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 8 Oct 2015 117,386 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg at tow point corroding (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg at tow point corroding (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 117,386 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg at tow point corroding (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg at tow point corroding (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 117,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion at valance panel beside servo

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pump noisy

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 111,619 miles

Bumper bars fitted to front bumper

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

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

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

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

Slight bind on n/s/f wheel.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 109,212 miles

DASH DAMAGED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

HYDRAULIC PIPES AT O/S CHASSIS CORRODED

N/S/F DOOR MIRROR DAMAGFD

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 108,629 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

CHASSIS CORRODED

FLUID PIPES AT O/S CORRODED

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 108,352 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

CHASSIS CORRODED

FLUID PIPES AT O/S CORRODED

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 105,121 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 101,366 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 96,725 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 95,356 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 93,926 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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W491 UGW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W491 UGW, 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 W491 UGW registered?

W491 UGW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W491 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 UGW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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