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W553 LUT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,753 mi
Last recorded197,753 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 LUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 197,753 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 188,272 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 168,903 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 167,016 miles

Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 163,022 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 159,808 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 159,799 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 155,450 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 155,450 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 151,750 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight leak from offside suspension pipes

Pass 22 Apr 2013 144,175 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 140,710 miles

1.all tyres slightly perrished

1.oil leaks 2.slight wear on all brake discs 3.o/s front brake pads worn low 4.both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 133,986 miles

1.slight wear on all brake discs

Fail 22 Mar 2011 133,986 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

1.slight wear on all brake discs

Pass 19 Mar 2010 126,974 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 123,124 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 113,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 113,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 102,101 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 97,949 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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W553 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W553 LUT, 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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W553 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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