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W749 YUA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,449 mi
Last recorded155,449 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW749 YUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 155,449 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill slightly deteriorated

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

rear chassis showing signs of corrision

Fail 13 Jul 2019 155,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Outer sill slightly deteriorated

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

rear chassis showing signs of corrision

Pass 9 Jul 2018 145,852 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 145,756 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 139,865 miles

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

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

both front and o/s/r tyres heavily perished

Fail 23 Jun 2017 139,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings old repair (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering spring mount chassis (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering shocker top mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch pedals and servo area (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sprig mount chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

both front and o/s/r tyres heavily perished

Pass 20 Jul 2016 131,496 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

offside rear axle seal area damp

offside rear caliper damp

Fail 19 Jul 2016

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

offside rear axle seal area damp

offside rear caliper damp

Fail 4 Jul 2016 131,470 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Gas suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 118,807 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

offside rear fluid suspension unit slightly damp

offside rear lower light lense secured by tape

Fail 2 Jul 2015 118,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

both chassis rails slightly corroded

both front innr flitches slightly corroded

offside rear lower light lense secured by tape

Pass 17 Jun 2014 106,989 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 95,456 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 95,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 85,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 67,710 miles

Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 61,776 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 58,397 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 58,397 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 54,408 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 48,450 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake pipes soon

Pass 28 Jun 2006 48,450 miles

rear brake pipes soon

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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W749 YUA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W749 YUA, 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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W749 YUA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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