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W575 LJA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,748 mi
Last recorded182,748 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW575 LJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 182,748 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 170,813 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside front bottom bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all underneath (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre worn low

slight engine oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 170,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside front bottom bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all underneath (6.1.A.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre worn low

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 166,009 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 157,421 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 157,418 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 149,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 149,631 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 139,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 139,702 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 127,624 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 127,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 May 2010 120,711 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 6 May 2010 120,634 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

handbrake travel high but still has some reserve travel

underside corroding in various places inc chassis and around body mounting areas etc

Pass 8 May 2009 115,588 miles

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 May 2009 115,577 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 110,249 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and approaching legal limit

Pass 10 May 2007 91,138 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside rear hub damp.

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Fail 30 Apr 2007 90,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

engine oil leaking front and rear sump area

offside rear hub oil leak, possible hub oil seal?

rear axle brake imbalance. (offside rear poor)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2006 73,863 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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W575 LJA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W575 LJA, 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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W575 LJA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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