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W524 ALA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,059 mi
Last recorded147,059 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW524 ALA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 147,059 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front both wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

both sides under steps corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 145,023 miles

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

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

Front both side wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear under step corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 144,112 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 141,675 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2020 141,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 136,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 130,876 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 125,322 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 120,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 120,309 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 114,248 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 108,450 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 102,644 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 99,271 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 95,337 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 92,149 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 89,395 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 86,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 83,329 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 79,540 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 79,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W524 ALA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W524 ALA, 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 W524 ALA registered?

W524 ALA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W524 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W524 ALA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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