MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Body has slight corrosion offside inner sill at rear (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross-member at rear anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross-member at watts linkage mounting (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear shock absorber upper mounting point at chassis (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside chassis at watts linkage mounting (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)
active suspension warning lamp on
nearside chassis at watts linkage mounting corroded,slightly holed
welding repairs heavily coated in sealer
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside chassis at watts linkage mounting (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear shock absorber upper mounting at chassis (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion offside inner sill at rear (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross-member at rear anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross-member at watts linkage mounting (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear shock absorber upper mounting point at chassis (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside chassis at watts linkage mounting (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)
active suspension warning lamp on
welding repairs heavily coated in sealer
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not seem welded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Arch/SIll/Outrigger area is all corroded and door patch not seem welded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired still holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under fusebox area is obviously holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill is holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill soft (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
suspension warning lamp light on
This vehicle is heavily corroded and undersealed. The access required to repair some of these defects are questionable and i cannot fully assess the repairs for the amount of underseal on the underside and on the repairs
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At ABS pump (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch from under bonnet at fuse box (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
suspension warning lamp light on
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing area holed (Chalked) (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg holed (Chalked) (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg holed (Chalked) (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
chassis at rear around fuel tank corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
chassis at rear around fuel tank corroded
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Nearside rear brake disc worn
Nearside rear bump stop missing
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Nearside rear brake disc worn
Nearside rear bump stop missing
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Near side rear bump stop missing.
repair covered in underseal unable to assess condition of repair propperly
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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W494 PTS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 W494 PTS, 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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W494 PTS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2000.
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