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W785 UAJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,361 mi
Last recorded142,361 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW785 UAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2013 142,361 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

o/f bumpstop missing

Pass 24 Nov 2012 137,750 miles

both rear reg lights starting to fade.

o/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Fail 24 Nov 2012 137,750 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear reg lights starting to fade.

o/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 132,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

n/s door mirror slightly loose.

o/s/f suspension bump stop missing.

Fail 25 Nov 2011 132,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

n/s door mirror slightly loose.

o/s/f suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 127,565 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 127,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 120,721 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 120,720 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 113,228 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 104,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 104,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 97,442 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 90,138 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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W785 UAJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W785 UAJ, 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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What year was W785 UAJ registered?

W785 UAJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W785 UAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W785 UAJ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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