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W511 SDM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,025 mi
Last recorded167,025 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW511 SDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 167,025 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 166,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 160,646 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 160,646 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 151,312 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 151,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x 2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 143,230 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 143,230 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 134,532 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 125,608 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 125,608 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 117,084 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion on chassis n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 14 Feb 2011 106,284 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 93,752 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 93,750 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 80,226 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 73,380 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 67,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 60,297 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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W511 SDM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W511 SDM, 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 W511 SDM registered?

W511 SDM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W511 SDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W511 SDM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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