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W764 YBW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

133,936 mi
Last recorded133,936 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW764 YBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2016 133,936 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine not tested due to engine fault (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near and offside (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front cv area leaking oil

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear near and offside, bump stops missing

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside of vehicle front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front and rear (2.4.A.3)

all

front bumper bar corroded out

gearbox leaking oil

rear main oil seal leaking

Pass 8 May 2015 130,379 miles

Oil leak

front lower bumper bar corroded out

gear / transfer box leaking oil

near and offside front to rear plus nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 130,238 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

front lower bumper bar corroded out

gear / transfer box leaking oil

near and offside front to rear plus nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 125,230 miles

front bumper crossmember corroded

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres perishing

Fail 1 May 2014 125,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front bumper crossmember corroded

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 117,957 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 117,855 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 112,418 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 107,696 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 107,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 104,513 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 104,511 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 100,482 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 100,482 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 95,957 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 95,957 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 92,202 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 92,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 79,611 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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W764 YBW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 W764 YBW, 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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W764 YBW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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