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W657 TDM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

215,001 mi
Last recorded215,001 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW657 TDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 215,001 miles

Central Rear rear chassis corrosion but not excessive

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 209,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 31 Aug 2017 203,827 miles

Offside Rear CHASSIS CORRODED

Pass 31 Aug 2016 197,675 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 197,675 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 190,334 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 182,746 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 30 Aug 2013 174,874 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 21 Aug 2012 166,546 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 160,203 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2010 156,452 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 152,310 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2009 144,800 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 138,610 miles

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

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

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 31 Jan 2008 138,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 9 Aug 2006 126,662 miles

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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W657 TDM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W657 TDM, 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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W657 TDM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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