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W835 UAX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,157 mi
Last recorded142,157 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW835 UAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2016 142,157 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear chassis corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear left (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear right (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on both edge's (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

centre seat belt plastic cover missing

n/s/r light lense damaged

o/s/f tyre stepped

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r seat has a child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2015 120,883 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2015 120,883 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 115,883 miles

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

various slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 28 Nov 2013 109,091 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 109,091 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 109,082 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 106,534 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 104,001 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 100,779 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 97,308 miles

outer sill covers fitted at time of test.

possibably slight fuel seepage from engine area.

recommend anti-corrosion treatment of chassis.

recommend checking for tightness of rear propshaft mountings,possibably working loose.

Fail 22 May 2008 97,308 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

outer sill covers fitted at time of test.

possibably slight fuel seepage from engine area.

recommend anti-corrosion treatment of chassis.

recommend checking for tightness of rear propshaft mountings,possibably working loose.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 94,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 84,654 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 84,654 miles

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

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

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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W835 UAX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W835 UAX, 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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W835 UAX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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