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W559 LFS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,329 mi
Last recorded85,329 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 LFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2020 85,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Hub oil seal (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30cm of towbar mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 82,137 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,519 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 79,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush loose (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,541 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 77,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 75,872 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 75,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,040 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 71,970 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,453 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 68,446 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 64,387 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 64,344 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,426 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,515 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,803 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 48,799 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 44,105 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 44,099 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 42,797 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 40,815 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 34,751 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 34,751 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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W559 LFS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 W559 LFS, 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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W559 LFS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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