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W521 HSA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,751 mi
Last recorded98,751 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 HSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 98,751 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 97,665 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 95,462 miles

Both dip beam images ON lower limit

footbrake has long travel

Fail 9 Mar 2021 95,460 miles

Headlamp aim too low both dips too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle 57% IMBALANCE ACROSS FRONT AXLE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

footbrake has long travel

Pass 11 Mar 2020 90,952 miles

n/s/f disc thin

some rust on chassis

some rust on n/s/f wheel arch

Fail 10 Mar 2020 90,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front indcator full of water

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

n/s/f disc thin

some rust on chassis

some rust on n/s/f wheel arch

Pass 11 Feb 2019 90,355 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 90,337 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 89,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 89,924 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 89,924 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 89,113 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 88,718 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 86,842 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,401 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2011 82,120 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 82,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 79,493 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 71,946 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 71,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 66,827 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 64,285 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 58,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 47,000 miles

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

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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W521 HSA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W521 HSA, 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 W521 HSA registered?

W521 HSA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W521 HSA safe to buy?

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