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W599 TLF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

174,636 mi
Last recorded174,636 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW599 TLF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 174,636 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 174,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 165,151 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 165,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 157,136 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 157,136 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 135,016 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 125,831 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 117,116 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 117,116 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 107,354 miles

slight play in steering arm ball joint..

water/fluid/oil leaks advise diagnosis....

Fail 30 Jul 2013 107,354 miles

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

slight play in steering arm ball joint..

water/fluid/oil leaks advise diagnosis....

Pass 26 Jul 2012 102,727 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 102,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2011 93,785 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 93,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 84,880 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 84,879 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 75,222 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 752,222 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 61,280 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 61,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 56,526 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 56,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,241 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 50,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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W599 TLF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W599 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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W599 TLF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W599 TLF shows 26 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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