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W874 OBY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,645 mi
Last recorded136,645 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW874 OBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 136,645 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 136,036 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 133,097 miles

both sides chassi corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 129,084 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 122,754 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 114,350 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 114,235 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 109,409 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 109,127 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 101,916 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 101,900 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 99,690 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 99,673 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 96,117 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2011 93,627 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 90,196 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 83,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 81,549 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 78,565 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 78,565 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 74,823 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 71,836 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 71,836 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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W874 OBY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W874 OBY, 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 W874 OBY registered?

W874 OBY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is W874 OBY safe to buy?

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