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W729 UAJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

137,121 mi
Last recorded137,121 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 UAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 137,121 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 135,778 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 134,978 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 133,259 miles

Body component slightly loose side steps (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 133,248 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Body component slightly loose side steps (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 131,452 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 131,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 128,863 miles

corrosion to vehicle body but not at prescribed areas

Pass 25 Nov 2016 126,585 miles

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

slight misting of oil around power steering box

Fail 24 Nov 2016 126,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

slight misting of oil around power steering box

Pass 27 Nov 2015 124,119 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 121,571 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 121,571 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front corrision

Pass 9 Nov 2013 119,421 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 119,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 118,203 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 110,902 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 105,302 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 98,082 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 90,412 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 88,483 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 88,483 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 80,664 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 74,970 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 73,780 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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W729 UAJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W729 UAJ, 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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W729 UAJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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