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W521 WUT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,922 mi
Last recorded157,922 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 WUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 157,922 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2016 157,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2015 150,970 miles

Offside front outer tyre wall perished

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear chassis leg offside rear corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2015 150,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Offside front outer tyre wall perished

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear chassis leg offside rear corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 143,539 miles

Both front tyre inner edges worn low

Both rear bump stops missing

Chassis has slight surface corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 136,845 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 136,845 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 127,964 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 116,015 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 95,849 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 95,712 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Gas suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

advise on slight corrosion on power steering pipes

advise onrear rebound rubers missing

Pass 28 Jun 2008 84,790 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 84,790 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 80,711 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 80,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 74,937 miles

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

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 WUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W521 WUT, 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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W521 WUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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