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W496 UKK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

178,936 mi
Last recorded178,936 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 UKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2023 178,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light came on and remained on on taply test (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault light came on and remained on during taply test (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn bottom joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch area where chalked very large hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill where chalked large hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boxed chassis where chalked badly holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure dash is insecure that fog lamp switch connects to (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 2.5 mm estimated unable to see inner pads due to calliper design (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive bad leaks in many places on the engine covering many things (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front rear steering arm ball joint dust cover on the os outer is damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play nsf steering knuckle has ball joint above and below outer cv joint both joints have play when bar is used and vehicle is jacked up strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front fog lamps are not working

high level stop lamp is not working

nsf dip beam and main beam was not working for part of the mot then after bonnet was closed they was working strong advisory

rear most forward facing seats removed time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2022 176,783 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Jan 2022 176,671 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and floor area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 172,509 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 169,606 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 169,601 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 163,952 miles

Front shock absorber lower mountings deteriorated.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 158,601 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 152,886 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 152,886 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 147,910 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 142,470 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 136,872 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 22 Feb 2013 132,160 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 132,160 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 132,160 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 128,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front radiator cross member corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 128,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front radiator cross member corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011
Fail 25 Jan 2011 124,827 miles

Front Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 119,718 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 119,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2009 112,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 May 2009 112,778 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 109,854 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 105,870 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 99,093 miles

hand brake high on travel

oil leak

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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W496 UKK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc 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 W496 UKK, 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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W496 UKK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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