MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Various all over chassis /body corrosion however within prescribed areas no issues with structural rigidity
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
corrosion chassis various areas
Centre Rear Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion chassis various areas
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
underseal covering some underside components
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A TWO POINT FIXING BELT (ORIGINAL FITMENT IS A THREE POINT BELT)!!
NEARSIDE REAR SEAT HAS BEEN REMOVED ON PRESENTATION FOR RETEST, SEAT AND SEAT BELT CAN NOT TESTED!!!
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
chassis/ out riggers/ body corroded but not considered excessive!!!
oil level over filled
rear axle oil seal leaking
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
chassis/ out riggers/ body corroded but not considered excessive!!!
child seat fitted to nearside rear
oil level over filled
rear axle oil seal leaking
n/s/r has been removed
rear bump stops missing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
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)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W492 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 W492 LUT, 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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W492 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2000.
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