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W549 LTA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

121,465 mi
Last recorded121,465 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 LTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 121,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis within (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

general rear chassis corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2019 121,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis within (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis within (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

general rear chassis corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2018 116,039 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 116,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 110,346 miles

Front prop shafr rear universal joint worn to excess

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 110,346 miles

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

Front prop shafr rear universal joint worn to excess

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

a.c.e fluid level low

Pass 8 Apr 2016 105,382 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

Fail 8 Apr 2016 105,382 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2015 101,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front brake disc corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 99,645 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 99,645 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 97,251 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 97,244 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 94,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 94,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 91,167 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 91,167 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 88,862 miles

light corrosion to chassis

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2010 88,862 miles

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

light corrosion to chassis

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2009 84,759 miles

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2009 84,759 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2008 81,687 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 71,196 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 71,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 63,104 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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W549 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 W549 LTA, 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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W549 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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