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W695 HES

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

135,611 mi
Last recorded135,611 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW695 HES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 135,611 miles

CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 135,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

radiator support corroded

rear chassis in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2017 132,503 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 132,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innerwing/bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake pads and discs in poor condition and light fluctuation of brakes on RBT

slight oil weep from steering box

Pass 24 Mar 2016 126,540 miles

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

various places on chassis corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 115,711 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 108,392 miles

Oil leak

front lower panel corroded.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 108,389 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front lower panel corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 107,335 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 107,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 107,109 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front cross member corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 107,101 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front cross member corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2012 106,963 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 100,355 miles

the chassis plus the suspension are showing signs of corrossion due to possible contact with salt ??? as the vehicle comes from scotland

Pass 8 Jul 2010 95,987 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 95,987 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 92,548 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 83,234 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 83,234 miles

Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2007 76,364 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 76,308 miles

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

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

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

oil leak right hand front of engine,radiator area

Pass 30 Mar 2006 69,522 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 69,522 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

front tyres nearing 2mm wearbands

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear inner sidelight out

oil leaks

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

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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W695 HES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 W695 HES, 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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W695 HES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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