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W723 TAW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,039 mi
Last recorded162,039 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW723 TAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2020 162,039 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2020 162,039 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 152,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 152,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 135,122 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 135,122 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 114,956 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 112,064 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 112,064 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 109,619 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 106,902 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 104,221 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 102,755 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 99,806 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 99,806 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 94,499 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 90,387 miles

fluid leak from steering box -- slight wear to o/s track rod end

Pass 2 Aug 2007 86,398 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 80,262 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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W723 TAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 W723 TAW, 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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What year was W723 TAW registered?

W723 TAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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