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W529 HCC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

181,529 mi
Last recorded181,529 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW529 HCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2016 181,529 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating very dim (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning very noisey and rough (2.3.3a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to near side rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to off side chassis rail in four places (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outside of near side rear chassis behind shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outside of off side rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

both front, and near side rear wheel bearings possibly noisey

numerous areas of chassis badly rusting or previously repaired

Pass 17 Aug 2015 169,832 miles

numerous areas of off side and near side rear chassis badly rusting or previously repaired

off side door mirror glass damaged

off side front tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2014 156,388 miles

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

oil leak

osr and centre rear seat removed prior to test

Fail 5 Sep 2014 156,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

osr and centre rear seat removed prior to test

Pass 11 Apr 2013 153,264 miles

Oil leak

front propshaft uj worn

n/s mirror cracked

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 10 Apr 2013 153,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

front propshaft uj worn

n/s mirror cracked

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 29 Mar 2012 146,166 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2012 146,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 137,141 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 137,050 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 128,598 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 118,762 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes are rusty

nearside rear chassis rusty

offside rear chassis rusty

Fail 6 Jan 2009 118,759 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes are rusty

nearside rear chassis rusty

offside rear chassis rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2008 113,327 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jan 2007 96,226 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 96,225 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 80,228 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 80,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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W529 HCC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 W529 HCC, 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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W529 HCC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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