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W856 HJO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,697 mi
Last recorded101,697 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW856 HJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 101,697 miles

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

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 2 Dec 2019 101,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 29 Nov 2018 97,769 miles

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

chassis corroded

windscreen has damage in zone (B

Fail 28 Nov 2018 97,769 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

chassis corroded

windscreen has damage in zone (B

Pass 11 Nov 2017 90,353 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 83,640 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 83,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corrosion above chassis forward of rear n/s wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corrosion above chassis forward of rear n/s wheel leads to o/s wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both flexies next to each other, rear of front wheel n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,250 miles

unable to check rear seatbelts

Fail 20 Nov 2015 82,250 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 25 Nov 2014 80,723 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 80,723 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,915 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 76,271 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,756 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly (brake pads siezed in pad carrier)

nearside wiper blade starting to split (clearing screen ok at time of test)

offside wiper blade starting to split (clearing screen ok at time of test)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 72,687 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 68,388 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 63,001 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 56,994 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 56,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 97,408 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 97,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W856 HJO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W856 HJO, 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 W856 HJO registered?

W856 HJO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W856 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W856 HJO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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