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W539 SGE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,573 mi
Last recorded144,573 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW539 SGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 144,573 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 136,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near tow bar fixings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 122,878 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 122,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 114,927 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 114,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2017 106,199 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 106,199 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 106,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyre low on edge

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

Rear both bump stops

VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN ON PUBLIC ROAD DUE TO BRAKE FAULTS

Pass 16 Mar 2016 99,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 7 Mar 2016 99,698 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind coil spring (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres very low

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,316 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 94,316 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 90,144 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 85,130 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 77,300 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 77,300 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2011 69,257 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,134 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 61,132 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres perished on sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2009 57,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 41,965 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,050 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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W539 SGE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W539 SGE, 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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W539 SGE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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