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W893 AVE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

160,935 mi
Last recorded160,935 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW893 AVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 160,935 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 160,911 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front brake backing plate missing

vehicle not fitted with cat till 2001

Pass 22 Jul 2021 154,340 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle not fitted with cat till 2001

Fail 21 Jul 2021 154,309 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle not fitted with cat till 2001

Pass 6 Aug 2020 148,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

vehicle not fitted with cat until 2001

Fail 24 Jul 2020 148,123 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail, outside face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail, inside face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 140,636 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 133,729 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 133,692 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 130,088 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

rear chassis is very corrodded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 125,788 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 121,489 miles

wipers smeary

Fail 20 Apr 2015 121,489 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wipers smeary

Pass 1 May 2014 116,120 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 108,725 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 6 Apr 2013 108,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

Nearside wiper blade split on end

Pass 29 Mar 2012 100,805 miles

Oil leak

air pipes underneath rusty

corrosion front spring mounts

diesel residue around o/s of cylinder head

srs light on

surface rust underneath

Fail 16 Mar 2012 100,419 miles

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

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

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

corrosion front spring mounts

Oil leak

air pipes underneath rusty

diesel residue around o/s of cylinder head

surface rust underneath

Pass 11 Mar 2011 94,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear radius arms slightly deteriated

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight noise steering cowling area when steering wheel is turning

Fail 11 Mar 2011 94,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear radius arms slightly deteriated

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight noise steering cowling area when steering wheel is turning

Pass 9 Mar 2010 88,468 miles

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

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

front diff oil leak from seal

o/s/r shocks metal pipe slightly misting of oil

Fail 8 Mar 2010 88,467 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front diff oil leak from seal

o/s/r shocks metal pipe slightly misting of oil

Pass 11 Mar 2009 82,864 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 79,818 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 74,515 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 65,058 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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W893 AVE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W893 AVE, 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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W893 AVE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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