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W549 YRV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,643 mi
Last recorded177,643 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 YRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 177,643 miles

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

suspension pipe corroded slight leak

Fail 24 Aug 2016 177,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

suspension pipe corroded slight leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 159,284 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 159,204 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 153,214 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

rear chassis corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 153,214 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear chassis corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 145,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

chassis starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 18 May 2012 137,634 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 124,132 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 110,289 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 107,297 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 102,855 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 91,507 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

footbrake pedal rubber missing

rear brake pads low

slight play nearside track rod end (rear track rod)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 91,507 miles

footbrake pedal rubber missing

rear brake pads low

slight play nearside track rod end (rear track rod)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 76,940 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 76,940 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 YRV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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