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W523 TTF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

233,294 mi
Last recorded233,294 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 TTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 233,294 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 229,455 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traling arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traling arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrision

Fail 8 Dec 2022 229,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traling arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traling arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrision

Pass 17 Dec 2021 225,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related under body corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2021 225,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related under body corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2020 221,990 miles

Nearside Front Body mount

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 218,606 miles

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2019 213,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel filter damp but not leaking at time of test

Nearside front steering damper arm ball joint has play

Nearside rear chassis leg corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight weep from offside front hydraulic pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2018 209,265 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear chassis leg starting to corrode

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 240,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded heavy corrosion to all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine cover fitted

engine cover fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

under cover fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 200,944 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion to chassis

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 20 Jan 2015 194,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion exhaust

surface corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 15 Feb 2014 188,695 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 182,223 miles

bad oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2013 182,223 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bad oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2012 176,687 miles

Corrosion to both sides rear chassis

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Movement in front anti roll bar D rubbers

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pitting and corrosion to rear brake disc's

Pass 14 Feb 2011 171,610 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2010 166,819 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 166,719 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar bush

Pass 7 Feb 2009 15,669 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 143,563 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 129,656 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 112,761 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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W523 TTF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W523 TTF, 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 TTF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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