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W503 HKL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,992 mi
Last recorded156,992 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 HKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 156,992 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight oil leaks. Transmission drain plug slight leak. slight leak from power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy covered in underseal around fuel tank area and visable poor condition near suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 156,992 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight oil leaks. Transmission drain plug slight leak. slight leak from power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy covered in underseal around fuel tank area and visable poor condition near suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 May 2018 122,718 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 121,082 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 121,082 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 119,440 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 119,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 117,866 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 117,126 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 115,889 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 115,889 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 113,055 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 113,055 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 112,424 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 112,424 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 110,484 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 104,164 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 101,244 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 101,244 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 97,370 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 93,178 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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W503 HKL 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 66.7%.

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 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 W503 HKL, 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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W503 HKL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W503 HKL safe to buy?

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