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W881 AJW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

200,579 mi
Last recorded200,579 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW881 AJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 200,579 miles

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.1.5 (a))

rear chassis and crossmember becoming corroded

stickers in windscreen

Fail 16 Jan 2019 200,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted hose insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.1.5 (a))

rear chassis and crossmember becoming corroded

stickers in windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2018 183,846 miles

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

chassis becoming corroded

rear brake backing plates missing

Fail 5 Jan 2018 183,834 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam main beam spot (1.7.5a)

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

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

Towbar component insecure bolt missing (6.6.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

chassis becoming corroded

rear brake backing plates missing

Pass 3 Jan 2017 176,266 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

brake fuild is getting low

chassis are becoming corroded

exhaust is becoming corroded

tow bar has been removed

unsure about welding repairs been heavy undersealed

Fail 1 Dec 2016 176,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassi (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassi (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

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

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

chassis are becoming corroded

exhaust is becoming corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 173,544 miles

new under seal on chassis and brake pipes

Fail 6 Oct 2015 173,531 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

new under seal on chassis and brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2014 167,747 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 167,747 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 161,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 154,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 149,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 140,181 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 129,917 miles

slight oil leak on engine o/s front and on rear to g/box

Pass 22 Aug 2008 119,699 miles

n/s/f spot light cracked

Fail 21 Aug 2008 119,699 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f spot light cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2007 113,135 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 102,142 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 100,687 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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W881 AJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W881 AJW, 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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W881 AJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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