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W523 HSA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,023 mi
Last recorded143,023 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 HSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2020 143,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to chassis no 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis fractured and corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced central chassis holed and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis fractured and corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

all four brake discs corroded and pitted

brake test not done due to condition of hoses to prevent possible damage

Fail 19 Dec 2017 142,997 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively cable loose (3.4.3)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

o/s/f breather pipe loose and broken

Pass 22 Dec 2016 130,399 miles

Oil leak ()

top radiator fan cover missing and fan blades exposed

Fail 20 Dec 2016 130,376 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

top radiator fan cover missing and fan blades exposed

Pass 18 Dec 2015 124,237 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Dec 2015 124,187 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 120,472 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 120,472 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 116,935 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 112,948 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 108,578 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 108,574 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 102,582 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 101,022 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 101,022 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 97,589 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 94,534 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 88,399 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 79,004 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 79,004 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive 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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W523 HSA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W523 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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W523 HSA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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