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W899 LET

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,336 mi
Last recorded106,336 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW899 LET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2019 106,336 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake performance not tested due to body mounting been badly corroded. (1.2.1 (g))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front top ball joint dust cover missing. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Covers and component fitted preventing a full visual inspection of the chassis condition.

Exhaust front pipe corroded and blowing slightly.

Front bumper cross bar badly corroded and holed

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Front Nearside front running board/step corroded.

Nearside Rear Nearside rear body mounting behind rear wheel corroded.

Nearside bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Offside bump stop missing.

Offside Front Offside front running board/step corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Offside rear body mounting behind the wheel corroded.

Offside Rear Offside rear brake back plate missing.

Rear seats folded up stopping full inspection of seatbelts.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 100,478 miles

Covers and component fitted preventing a full visual inspection of the chassis condition

Gearbox leaking oil

Nearside Front running board/step corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Behind rear wheel on body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front running board/step corroded

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Behind rear wheel on body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion In front of rear wheel on body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion In front of the rear axle suspension mountings (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 5 Feb 2018 100,390 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering In front of the rear axle suspension mountings (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Covers and component fitted preventing a full visual inspection of the chassis condition

Gearbox leaking oil and difficult to engage 3rd gear

Nearside Front running board/step corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion behind rear wheel on body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front running board/step corroded

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion In front of the rear axle suspension mountings (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind rear wheel on body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in front of rear wheel on body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 96,832 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 93,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 90,814 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 87,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

tow bar wiring hanging down

Fail 25 Feb 2014 87,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,657 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 80,787 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 80,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,645 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 75,645 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 69,830 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 62,226 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 23 Jun 2009 62,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 56,439 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 47,494 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 47,494 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 41,335 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.5MM AND WEARING OUTER EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 3.5MM

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 3.0MM AND WEARING OUTER EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WALL CUT.TREAD 4MM

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W899 LET 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 65%.

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 W899 LET, 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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W899 LET is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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