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W537 HCC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,070 mi
Last recorded155,070 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW537 HCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 155,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 154,897 miles

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

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))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 154,890 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 18 May 2018 146,219 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2018 146,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis , behind suspension spring (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

chassis corroded & holed at nearside front , not within a prescribed area.

coolant low

Pass 28 Apr 2017 139,893 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 139,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at shock absorber upper mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at shock absorber upper mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear outrigger corroded & holed at rear of side step

engine oil low

Pass 5 May 2016 137,240 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 137,230 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 127,497 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 127,493 miles

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

nearside front inner wing corroded within 30cm of body mounting

nearside rear body mounting bracket on chassis is corroded & holed

offside front inner wing corroded within 30cm of body mounting.

offside rear body mounting bracket on chassis is corroded & holed.

Pass 16 May 2014 121,343 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 114,008 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 114,008 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 107,305 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipe unions slightly corroded

o/s washer jet low pressure ok for test

o/s/f splash gaurd corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2012 107,305 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipe unions slightly corroded

o/s washer jet low pressure ok for test

o/s/f splash gaurd corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 100,642 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all 4 tyres are starting to perish

Pass 24 Aug 2010 90,758 miles

all four tyres perished

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2009 84,604 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 74,947 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 62,328 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 57,258 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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W537 HCC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W537 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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W537 HCC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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