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W562 TJU

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

206,321 mi
Last recorded206,321 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW562 TJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 206,321 miles

OFFROAD USE COVERED IN MUD AND GREASE

Pass 8 Dec 2020 204,303 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle under body has slight surface rust

Pass 7 Jun 2019 200,621 miles

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

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

underneath of vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 25 Apr 2018 183,069 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 183,051 miles

Headlamp aim too low botyh (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 163,395 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seats not in use

Pass 11 May 2016 144,462 miles

Offside Front spot light inop

Transfer gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 144,460 miles

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

Offside Front spot light inop

Transfer gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 127,140 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 127,116 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 119,067 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 119,062 miles

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

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

Chassis slightly corroded

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

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades are slightly splitt

slight travel on brake pedal

Pass 8 Dec 2012 103,097 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

heavy underside corrosion

oil leaks

steering box damp

Fail 6 Dec 2012 103,097 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

heavy underside corrosion

oil leaks

steering box damp

Fail 24 Nov 2011 90,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

bump stops missing

chassis holed and rusting badly

nearside rear tyre on limits

Pass 24 Nov 2011 90,178 miles

bump stops missing

chassis holed and rusting badly

nearside rear tyre on limits

Pass 17 Sep 2010 73,642 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front flitch panel corroded

offside rear sidelight dim

rear bump stops missing

seats 6&7 folded down

underbody/chassis corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2010 73,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Towbar locking device insecure (6.6.3b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front flitch panel corroded

offside rear sidelight dim

rear bump stops missing

seats 6&7 folded down

underbody/chassis corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 71,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 65,768 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 60,915 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 54,802 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 54,802 miles

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

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

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

advis off side rear tyer has a nail in trad

Pass 17 Nov 2005 49,506 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 49,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front levelling device attached to front anti-roll bar on o/s/f has a slight oil leak.

oil leaking from offside rear wheel bearing.

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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W562 TJU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W562 TJU, 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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W562 TJU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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