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W861 YCP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

225,216 mi
Last recorded225,216 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW861 YCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 225,216 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear chassis has had welding repairs and heavily under-sealed

Pass 2 Jan 2021 221,526 miles

both rear spring mounts (chassis) corroded but not excessively and not reducing its strength

crack in windscreen at top left outside swept area and drivers view

slight play in nearside rear trailing arm bush

slight play in rear watts link ball joint

vehicle muddy and obscuring view of some underbody componants

Pass 9 Dec 2019 215,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 198,910 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 198,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 181,561 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 173,625 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 166,128 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 158,325 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 158,325 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 147,264 miles

oil leak fromm the engine

corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 14 Feb 2014 147,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion under the vehicle

oil leak fromm the engine

Pass 11 Feb 2013 136,607 miles

Coolant leak

Front Suspension Arm Rubbers Showing Signs Of Wear But No Movement.

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 125,919 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside and nearside rear bump stops missing

Fail 7 Feb 2012 125,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside and nearside rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Feb 2011 117,097 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Oil leak.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 117,097 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak.

Fail 3 Feb 2010 102,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 102,659 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 86,749 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

nearside front mirror damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2009 86,749 miles

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

nearside front mirror damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2008 71,771 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 71,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side door mirror danaged

Pass 6 Feb 2007 63,216 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 55,320 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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W861 YCP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W861 YCP, 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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W861 YCP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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