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W501 UFV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,305 mi
Last recorded186,305 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 UFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 186,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 184,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 178,181 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Fail 3 Nov 2020 178,181 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Pass 10 May 2019 174,487 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 170,587 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 160,453 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 149,531 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 149,529 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 0/side front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2015 138,039 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 124,723 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 114,200 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 103,556 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 103,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 89,497 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 85,400 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 85,141 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 78,744 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 72,637 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 64,583 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 56,884 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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W501 UFV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W501 UFV, 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 W501 UFV registered?

W501 UFV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W501 UFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W501 UFV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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