MOT Status
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69,633 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear 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 Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive off side anti roll bar damper. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti roll bar hydraulic adjuster damp from fluid.
Offside Front Anti roll bar hydraulic adjuster damp from fluid.
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
coolant level low
only four passenger seats fitted at time of test
only four passenger seats fitted at time of test
rear brake pads look low
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed
oil leak
rear brake pads look low
nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed
nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls perrished
only four seats fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed
nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls perrished
only four seats fitted at time of test
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside front tyre outer side wall badly scuffed
nearside rear tyre scuffed on inner and outer side walls
offside rear tyre outer side wall scuffed
only 4 seats fitted at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside front tyre outer side wall badly scuffed
nearside rear tyre scuffed on inner and outer side walls
offside rear tyre outer side wall scuffed
only 4 seats fitted at time of test
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W497 TGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 W497 TGC, 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 W497 TGC registered?
W497 TGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.
Is W497 TGC safe to buy?
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