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W494 MAW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

220,423 mi
Last recorded220,423 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 MAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 220,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 220,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 217,721 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 213,821 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 213,821 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 209,809 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s o/s (6.1.B.2)

slight leak from rear fuel filter

Pass 27 Jan 2015 206,496 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 206,297 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 251,755 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 180,370 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 168,848 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 157,015 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 143,281 miles

Nearside front belt difficult to release when under tension

Nearside front has 1.6mm of tread left. The legal limit is 1.6mm

Slight play in steering column/top bearing

Fail 31 Dec 2008 143,266 miles

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front belt difficult to release when under tension

Nearside front has 1.6mm of tread left. The legal limit is 1.6mm

Slight play in steering column/top bearing

Pass 29 Nov 2007 129,020 miles

Gear box/transfer box oil leak

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 128,856 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Gear box/transfer box oil leak

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 114,169 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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W494 MAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 W494 MAW, 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 W494 MAW registered?

W494 MAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W494 MAW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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