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W881 OLK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

163,415 mi
Last recorded163,415 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW881 OLK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 163,415 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 163,331 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 158,927 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Sep 2020 154,852 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front lower coolant pipe/s corroded and leaking

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering damper gaiter is split

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front lower and offside front lower, hub ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 154,852 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front lower coolant pipe/s corroded and leaking

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering damper gaiter is split

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front lower and offside front lower, hub ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 152,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front lower and offside front lower hub bottom ball joints have slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering damper gaiter is split

Fail 25 Oct 2019 152,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) steering column universal joint worn (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level is on minimum

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front lower and offside front lower hub bottom ball joints have slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering damper gaiter is split

Pass 2 Nov 2018 144,228 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight corrosion underside vehicle in places

Steering damper gaiter is split

Fail 29 Oct 2018 144,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion underside vehicle in places

Steering damper gaiter is split

Pass 24 Oct 2017 136,604 miles

Both rear registration plate bulbs are dim

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear, nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leaks

Slight under side corrosion in places

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 136,604 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Both rear registration plate bulbs are dim

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear, nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leaks

Slight under side corrosion in places

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 129,035 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 129,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working amber side marker next to indicator (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 120,825 miles

Brake pipes coated with greasse

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion 2nd mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 120,821 miles

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

Brake pipes coated with greasse

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion 2nd mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 113,742 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 107,887 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 103,694 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 96,093 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 96,093 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 88,429 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 81,047 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

transmission oil leaks

Pass 25 Sep 2008 74,263 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 74,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

oil leak on diff

Pass 29 Sep 2007 67,810 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 67,810 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 60,192 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 52,217 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 52,213 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)

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 OLK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 W881 OLK, 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 OLK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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