MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,240 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion inner sills (both)
Nearside corrosion to n/s inner wing
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively gearbox end of front propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
both sills corroded
corrosion to rear half of chassis
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all three hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
n/s and o/s front shock absorber mounting cone corroded around egde advise to be replaced
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all three hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
n/s and o/s front shock absorber mounting cone corroded around egde advise to be replaced
N/S AND O/S REAR CHASSIS HEAVY CORROSION AROUND TOW BAR MOUNTING MAT REQUIRE FURTHER ATTENTION
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front lower bumper beam corroded away
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front lower bumper beam corroded away
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
both front brake pipes rusted
both front coil springs rusted
both rear brake discs rusting slightly
both rear coil springs rusted
rear fuel filter corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front brake pipes rusted
both front coil springs rusted
both rear brake discs rusting slightly
both rear coil springs rusted
rear fuel filter corroded
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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W538 SDC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 W538 SDC, 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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W538 SDC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2000.
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