MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
signs of heat damage to osf brake disc
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Oil leak
gearbox oil leak
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/r bumper light unit cracked but not showing white light to rear and slightly insecure
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W597 TLF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 W597 TLF, 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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W597 TLF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2000.
Is W597 TLF safe to buy?
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