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W523 WRV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,679 mi
Last recorded146,679 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 WRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 146,679 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 142,895 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

radiator support crossmember corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 142,773 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

radiator support crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 138,767 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 122,431 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 113,575 miles

near side tail light dim

Fail 27 Jun 2014 113,569 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

near side tail light dim

Pass 21 Jun 2013 104,995 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 96,785 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 88,804 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 80,006 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,573 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 71,570 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,474 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 57,050 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 52,674 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

four small dents in drivers door panel.

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 WRV 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 81.3%.

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 WRV, 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 WRV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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