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W794 UVC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

183,732 mi
Last recorded183,732 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW794 UVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 183,732 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 183,713 miles

Emissions not tested pipe incomplete (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 176,688 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant very low

Fail 17 Oct 2017 176,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant very low

Pass 11 Nov 2016 107,430 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 170,353 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 160,939 miles

off side front brake pads low

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 13 Sep 2014 153,999 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 153,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 144,978 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 136,170 miles

all four tyres wearing unevenly

offside front tyre wearing low

slight bind to offside front road wheel

Pass 11 May 2011 125,046 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 May 2010 119,920 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Fail 17 May 2010 119,920 miles

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

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 7 Aug 2009 113,217 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 113,051 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 101,117 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 87,542 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 87,285 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 74,198 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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W794 UVC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W794 UVC, 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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W794 UVC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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