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W857 UAK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

264,872 mi
Last recorded264,872 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW857 UAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 264,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 263,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & Offside Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 259,952 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 255,909 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 237,388 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc's have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 237,379 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc's have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 229,233 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Play in front steering linkage ball joints

Rear suspension bushes perished

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2015 227,547 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 216,576 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 192,724 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

gearbox oil leak

propshaft rear coupling deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2012 176,113 miles

Coolant leak

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 153,600 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 131,394 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 108,422 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Aug 2008 90,781 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 82,506 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 78,955 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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W857 UAK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W857 UAK, 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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W857 UAK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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