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W908 UTT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

139,778 mi
Last recorded139,778 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW908 UTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 139,778 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 139,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front lamps poss bad earth

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

Offside Front headlamp loose connection

Pass 3 Mar 2020 133,087 miles

BOTH front shock towers corroding

BOTH rear chassis rails corroding

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

Offside Front brake disc has signs of getting hot

corrosion in BOTH front inner arches

Fail 19 Feb 2020 132,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking leak from rear of engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as seen on top of chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH front shock towers corroding

BOTH rear chassis rails corroding

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

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

Offside Front brake disc has signs of getting hot

corrosion in BOTH front inner arches

Pass 20 Mar 2019 127,532 miles

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

Front tyres perished and worn smooth on inside edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear position lamp slightly dim

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

bumpers damaged

coolant level low

corrosion on underside of vehicle that is either not yet considered excessive or within any prescribed areas

Fail 20 Mar 2019 127,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front tyres perished and worn smooth on inside edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear position lamp slightly dim

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

bumpers damaged

coolant level low

corrosion on underside of vehicle that is either not yet considered excessive or within any prescribed areas

Pass 28 Mar 2018 121,228 miles

Both front tyres blocking on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre has cut in tread less than specified 25mm limit

Oil leak ()

Power steering noise on steering lock

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 121,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Both front tyres blocking on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front discs lipped (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has cut in tread less than specified 25mm limit

Oil leak ()

Power steering noise on steering lock

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 116,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in places but not yet considered excessive

steering box damp

Pass 21 Mar 2016 110,739 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg near front of tow bar mount (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from rear diff.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 110,739 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working bulb holder broken (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg near front of tow bar mount (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 105,373 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r bump stop missing, rear diff. seal leaking

Fail 26 Mar 2015 105,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r bump stop missing, rear diff. seal leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2014 99,937 miles

minor oil leaks present

power steering box damp

Fail 24 Mar 2014 99,937 miles

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

minor oil leaks present

power steering box damp

Pass 25 Mar 2013 95,868 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 95,868 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 92,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 22 Mar 2012 92,402 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 88,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 82,029 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 82,029 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 77,381 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 73,619 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 67,781 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 61,234 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 61,234 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads worn

slight leak steering box

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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W908 UTT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 W908 UTT, 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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W908 UTT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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