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W492 YJO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,566 mi
Last recorded198,566 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW492 YJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 198,566 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body mounted corroded not deemed seriously weakened

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 197,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 195,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 195,117 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 183,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower joints both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to front bumper

Pass 4 May 2018 147,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 137,499 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 136,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 124,940 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear step corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 124,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear step corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 122,182 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 118,134 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 108,828 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 94,669 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 86,279 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 81,522 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 75,435 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 75,286 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 67,851 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 67,851 miles

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

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

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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W492 YJO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W492 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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W492 YJO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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