CarVerify

Free Car Check

W501 OAH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,197 mi
Last recorded152,197 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 OAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 152,197 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 152,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 152,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under side of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outside of chassis, behind spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Behind Spring (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 151,756 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bump stop is missing

Pass 17 Feb 2016 144,163 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint AT LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play AT LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (2.2.B.1f)

both front top shock turret covers starting to corrode

corrosion starting both front floor pans but not yet in prescribed areas

n/s/r bump stop missing

sideskirts fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 125,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front top shock cone covers starting to corrode

front bottom bumper mount heavily corroded

n/s dip on max

n/s/r bump stop missing

sideskirts fitted

suspension pipes to rear antiroll bar corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 116,129 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 116,032 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1.slight wear in o/s/f hub 2.n/s/r brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Apr 2013 108,832 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 103,539 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 98,469 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 98,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 92,781 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 92,781 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 87,777 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 87,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 82,593 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 76,157 miles

O/S HEADLAMP PROTECTOR IS CRACKED

Fail 5 Apr 2007 76,157 miles

O/S HEADLAMP PROTECTOR IS CRACKED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 68,589 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 68,589 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W501 OAH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W501 OAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W501 OAH?

You can check the full history of W501 OAH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W501 OAH registered?

W501 OAH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W501 OAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W501 OAH shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W501 OAH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W501 OAH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.