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W771 UHJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,265 mi
Last recorded140,265 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW771 UHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 140,265 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Lower all under vehicle corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 140,264 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of hub (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working 3rd stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety axle oil leak/onto brakes (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Lower all under vehicle corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 135,197 miles

both front coil spring top mounts corroded

both front upper and lower ball joint dust covers starting to split

centre stop light not working

front number plate deteriorated

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight play offside rear anti roll bar link lower ball joint

Fail 8 Nov 2018 135,197 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front coil spring top mounts corroded

both front upper and lower ball joint dust covers starting to split

centre stop light not working

front number plate deteriorated

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight play offside rear anti roll bar link lower ball joint

Pass 13 Sep 2017 131,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 131,314 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 127,693 miles

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

rear chassis / floor pan

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Jun 2015 124,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chassis corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 118,419 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2013 112,694 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

STRONG ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS ON THE 1.6MM LIMIT

various areas of surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 18 Jun 2013 112,682 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

STRONG ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS ON THE 1.6MM LIMIT

various areas of surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 21 Jun 2012 168,905 miles

both front tyres on approx 3mm of tread

power steering seepage from steering box area

strong advise front brake discs and pads wearing thin

various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle-chassis

Fail 14 Jun 2012 168,853 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres on approx 3mm of tread

power steering seepage from steering box area

strong advise front brake discs and pads wearing thin

various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle-chassis

Pass 15 Jun 2011 162,307 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre on approx 3mm of tread

Fail 13 Jun 2011 162,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre on approx 3mm of tread

Pass 19 Jun 2010 98,135 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 98,135 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jun 2009 95,987 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 81,582 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 81,582 miles

Front Upper Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 76,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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W771 UHJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W771 UHJ, 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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W771 UHJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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