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W531 HSA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

216,466 mi
Last recorded216,466 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 HSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2019 216,466 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch/ABS unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 209,851 miles

Both front inner wings seriously corroded.

Front cross member seriously corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 201,071 miles

Both front inner wings seriously corroded

Front cross member seriously corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 200,882 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front inner wings seriously corroded

Front cross member seriously corroded

Front cross member seriously corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 188,974 miles

Both Nearside wheel bearings slightly noisy

Front cross member corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 176,960 miles

Front cross member corroded

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 168,125 miles

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Front cross member corroded

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 167,997 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Front cross member corroded

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 158,254 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

crossmember under rad rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2012 143,879 miles

front rad surport rusty

o/s front bumper end cap broken

Pass 2 Mar 2011 131,334 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 120,442 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 108,423 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 100,012 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 88,424 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 76,550 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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W531 HSA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc 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 W531 HSA, 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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W531 HSA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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