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W554 LUT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW554 LUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018

Heavily covered in mud underneath

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion underneath

Pass 16 May 2015 127,837 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front bumper missing

n/s/f wing damage

under vechile coverd in mud

Fail 16 May 2015 127,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front bumper missing

n/s/f wing damage

under vechile coverd in mud

Pass 30 Jan 2014 118,841 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 113,950 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 113,950 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 112,280 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 112,275 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 103,743 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 103,743 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 95,274 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 95,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s +n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s rear tail light dim

Fail 4 Dec 2008 90,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

drivers seat belt frayed

slight lift in track rod & drag link ends

Pass 4 Dec 2008 90,107 miles

drivers seat belt frayed

slight lift in track rod & drag link ends

Pass 4 Dec 2007 84,725 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 84,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 79,163 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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W554 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W554 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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W554 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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