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W903 HSL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,227 mi
Last recorded157,227 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW903 HSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2013 157,227 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All 4 Suspension Bump Stops Missing

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 151,788 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 19 Sep 2012 151,788 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 26 Sep 2011 143,863 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 84,368 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 143,858 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 134,968 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 134,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 121,080 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 121,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 113,166 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 113,166 miles

Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2007 91,810 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2007 91,810 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2006 69,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 69,748 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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W903 HSL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W903 HSL, 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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W903 HSL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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