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W785 YAN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,730 mi
Last recorded173,730 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW785 YAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2022 173,730 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing next to servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under abs module (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both headlights set too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear shock absorber point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear shock absorber point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to bulkhead holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 169,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 165,040 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 165,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail holed at crossmember point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 160,290 miles

crossmember under radiator corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2019 160,276 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch to bulkhead holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

crossmember under radiator corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 151,054 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage small pas fluid leak (2.1.5 (a))

crossmember under radiator corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 139,309 miles

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

front radiator cradle corroded

rear chassis getting weak

Fail 1 Sep 2017 139,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above rear coil spring on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front radiator cradle corroded

rear chassis getting weak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 135,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 128,540 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 123,095 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 123,047 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 115,604 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in rear axle staberliser arm bushes

Fail 17 Aug 2011 115,604 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in rear axle staberliser arm bushes

Fail 6 Aug 2010 106,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 106,208 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 97,372 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 97,370 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 85,915 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 80,900 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 75,722 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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W785 YAN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W785 YAN, 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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W785 YAN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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