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W681 YGE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

254,043 mi
Last recorded254,043 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 YGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 254,043 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2017 247,709 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 247,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 239,662 miles

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

areas of the rear chassis has light corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 30 Jul 2015 230,268 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 230,236 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 220,230 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 214,929 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 207,885 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 207,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 198,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 May 2010 188,611 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 188,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 163,726 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 141,491 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 132,104 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 132,104 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 119,825 miles

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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W681 YGE 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 72.2%.

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 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 W681 YGE, 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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W681 YGE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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