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W49 OBJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

224,827 mi
Last recorded224,827 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 OBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 224,827 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 207,789 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 194,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside front corner

Pass 30 Aug 2013 183,399 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper lower support corroded away

Front suspension turrets corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 183,395 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper lower support corroded away

Front suspension turrets corroded

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 160,103 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 160,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 142,606 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 131,411 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 131,279 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S/F brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R brake friction pad material insecure.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 123,400 miles

Brake discs slightly worn

Metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2009 123,320 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 114,021 miles

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

Oil leak

low park brake reserve

o/s/f tyre very close to legal limit(wearing on inside

park brake 18% on decel test

various minor chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2008 114,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

low park brake reserve

o/s/f tyre very close to legal limit(wearing on inside

park brake 18% on decel test

various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2007 104,565 miles

osr lens cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2006 94,525 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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W49 OBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W49 OBJ, 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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W49 OBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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