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W705 UTF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,722 mi
Last recorded173,722 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW705 UTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 173,722 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 172,879 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 161,935 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 146,459 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 146,458 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 146,458 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 137,044 miles

Nearside Front chassis has a small hole but just out of the prescribed area

Nearside Front tyre is low on the outer edge

nearside and offside rear chassis is rusty

steering box has a light misting of oil

Pass 3 Apr 2017 128,134 miles

nearside and offside rear chassis is rusty

steering box is damp

Pass 2 Apr 2016 121,786 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 115,615 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 108,829 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 101,446 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 91,875 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear tyre worn slightly un-even

Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,408 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 84,408 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear diff leaking

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 18 Mar 2010 79,268 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 79,267 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 72,562 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 72,561 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 64,659 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 58,089 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 50,116 miles

rear pads at 3.00 mm.

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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W705 UTF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 W705 UTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W705 UTF registered?

W705 UTF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W705 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W705 UTF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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