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W756 TAW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Maroon Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,781 mi
Last recorded189,781 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW756 TAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2020 189,781 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened near front mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 184,823 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 184,697 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near lower arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 177,227 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 177,213 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bush in axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 172,323 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis at rear (6.1.A.1)

both side step mountings deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2017 172,225 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis at rear (6.1.A.1)

both side step mountings deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2016 167,018 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 166,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near lower arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 161,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 154,590 miles

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

engine slightly smokey

Pass 13 Jul 2013 143,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 143,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 133,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2012

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 127,523 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 116,180 miles

Chassis corroded (rust hole on offside front infront of radius arm mounting)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

windscreen cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2010 116,180 miles

Chassis corroded (rust hole on offside front infront of radius arm mounting)

windscreen cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2009 99,760 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 85,497 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2007 72,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 72,083 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 61,177 miles

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

both rear tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 6 Jan 2006 58,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W756 TAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Maroon with a 2,492cc 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 W756 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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W756 TAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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