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W797 OSM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,530 mi
Last recorded118,530 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 OSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2020 118,530 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength damper/ spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength towbar mount (Chassis Cracked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking n/s/f of engine (2.1.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in underseal possible excessively corroded beneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 109,366 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 99,855 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 93,031 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over whole chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 85,362 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber fix point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber fix point (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 85,362 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber fix point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber fix point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 79,424 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 76,869 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r fog light lens broken

Fail 27 Jan 2014 76,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r fog light lens broken

Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,792 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,437 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 64,709 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,475 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 59,029 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 55,057 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 47,710 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 35,997 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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W797 OSM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W797 OSM, 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 W797 OSM registered?

W797 OSM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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