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W526 OAY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

187,334 mi
Last recorded187,334 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 OAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 187,334 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 184,380 miles

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

both outer sills corroded and holed non structural

front bodymounts corroded

n/sflitch corroded

rear bump stops missing

various fluid leaks not excessive

Fail 22 Dec 2023 184,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

both outer sills corroded and holed non structural

front bodymounts corroded

n/sflitch corroded

rear bump stops missing

various fluid leaks not excessive

Pass 9 Dec 2022 181,622 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

front bodymounts corroding

n/s flitch corroding

n/s rear sill corroding

rear bump stops missing

Fail 8 Nov 2022 181,598 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s sill/ door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) drop arm loose (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body not fully secure n/s rear outer sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

front bodymounts corroding

n/s flitch corroded

rear bump stops missing

Pass 4 Nov 2021 174,895 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis welded

front bodymountings corroded

n/s inner flitch corroded

rear bump stops missing

Fail 19 Oct 2021 174,874 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 170,178 miles

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both rear sidelights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four tyre valves perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 170,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis adj to trailing arm mounting and stabiliser bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis adj to body mounting trailing arm mounting and stabiliser bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both rear sidelights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four tyre valves perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 161,270 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 157,748 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 154,168 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 147,114 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 138,137 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 130,493 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 130,491 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 124,015 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 118,246 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2012 118,163 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 110,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 104,087 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 104,087 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 94,522 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

damp around fuel filter

light corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 1 Sep 2008 86,215 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 74,709 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 64,404 miles

Offside 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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W526 OAY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W526 OAY, 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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W526 OAY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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