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W753 YUA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,975 mi
Last recorded169,975 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW753 YUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 169,975 miles

underside of vehicle has been coated with underseal

Pass 12 Nov 2021 166,750 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GOING OUT SHAPE AND OLD CLOSE TO LIMITS ALL OTHER 3 TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED SMALL CRACKES IN TREAD OLD WELL WORN CHECK ALL 4 TYRES SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GOING OUT SHAPE AND OLD CLOSE TO LIMITS ALL OTHER 3 TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED SMALL CRACKES IN TREAD OLD WELL WORN CHECK ALL 4 TYRES SOON (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERBODY ALL GOOD TOP UP ALL MISSED DRY AREAS WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAIANTANACE DOES WORK

Fail 12 Nov 2021 166,750 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GOING OUT SHAPE AND OLD CLOSE TO LIMITS ALL OTHER 3 TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED SMALL CRACKES IN TREAD OLD WELL WORN CHECK ALL 4 TYRES SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GOING OUT SHAPE AND OLD CLOSE TO LIMITS ALL OTHER 3 TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED SMALL CRACKES IN TREAD OLD WELL WORN CHECK ALL 4 TYRES SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH BULBS FITTED (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

UNDERBODY ALL GOOD TOP UP ALL MISSED DRY AREAS WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAIANTANACE DOES WORK

Pass 3 Jan 2020 163,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 159,668 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 88,735 miles

main run brake pipes slight corrosion

slight corrosion offside inner wing not a prescribed area

slight corrosion to all chassi

Fail 10 Jun 2017 88,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing around abs pump (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

front and rear brakes binding

slight surface corrosion on chassis

slight surface corrosion on chassis

slight surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 18 Nov 2014 86,948 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,860 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,902 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,548 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 65,548 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,153 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 64,153 miles

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,785 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 60,785 miles

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

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

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

front crash bar behind bumper badly corroded. (not a prescribed area.)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 56,796 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 56,796 miles

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

steering box

Pass 7 Aug 2007 50,746 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 50,746 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 45,232 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 45,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 38,946 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 38,941 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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W753 YUA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W753 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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W753 YUA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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