MOT Status
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209,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front beam under bumper corroded
fuel filter corroded
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak lower coolant pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front beam under bumper corroded
fuel filter corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Radiator undermounting panel badly corroded
engine oil level low
front crossmember corroded
front steering stabiliser bar slight play
rear vehicle chassis shows minor corrosion
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
chassis rails front to rear corrosion
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
chassis rails front to rear corrosion
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres stepped on inner edeges
front discs worn
rear discs worn
rear wiper blade damaged
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
minor movement in steering
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
ADVISE SLIGHT WEAR ON FRONT TYRES
CHILD SEAT DOES NOT ALLOW FULL INSPECTION OF NEARSIDE REAR ADULT BELT
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
*front tyres worn on both inner edges*
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W491 YJO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 W491 YJO, 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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W491 YJO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.
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