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W62 MUT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

122,122 mi
Last recorded122,122 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW62 MUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 122,122 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 122,122 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 122,114 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush separated (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track tube (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush separated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Shock Absorber Tower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Starting to seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Coolant leak Engine Coolant level Low ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Lens cracked (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 111,021 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 111,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 104,076 miles

Corrosion under side of vehicle!

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Seat belts not tested!

Fail 2 Feb 2022 104,076 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion under side of vehicle!

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Seat belts not tested!

Pass 19 Jan 2021 98,562 miles

corrosion under vehicle various places

Fail 5 Jan 2021 98,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle various places

Pass 14 Dec 2019 93,942 miles

corrosion under vehicle all over

Fail 14 Dec 2019 93,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle all over

Pass 17 Dec 2018 90,903 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 90,804 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 90,698 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 86,694 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 86,694 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 81,354 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 143,087 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 76,190 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 76,190 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 74,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 74,275 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 73,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 68,080 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 61,477 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 61,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 51,971 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 44,047 miles

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

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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W62 MUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 W62 MUT, 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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W62 MUT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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