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W585 AGJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,877 mi
Last recorded183,877 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW585 AGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 183,877 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 161,400 miles

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

offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2015 147,181 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)

nearside and offside front body mountings showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2015 147,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside and offside front body mountings showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2014 131,406 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front bodymountings showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2014 131,406 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front bodymountings showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2013 131,389 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 125,123 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 120,484 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 120,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2010 109,536 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 109,536 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 97,276 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 97,151 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 84,347 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 70,014 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 52,955 miles

o/s/f repeater broken,rear axle bump stops missing,front brake hose ferrules corroded,rear suspension steel pipes corroded,rear fuel filter damp,rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2005 36,837 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 36,726 miles

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

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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W585 AGJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W585 AGJ, 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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W585 AGJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 August 2000.

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