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W923 URP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,018 mi
Last recorded200,018 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW923 URP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 200,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 200,018 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 191,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

additional nearside front lamp not working

both rear brake discs corroded

chassis corroded

noise from rear suspension suspect slight wear in bushes of panhard rod set up.

suspect possible wheel bearing or transmission noise

underside front crossbar holed with corrosion.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 176,523 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust centre section

Oil leak

Tailgate not opening

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2012 176,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust centre section

Oil leak

Tailgate not opening

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2011 163,614 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded.

chassis and various underside components corroded.

front bumper support bracket holed with corrosion.

o/s/front.n/s/front and n/s/rear bump stops missing.

slight misting of fluid around offside rear brake backplate.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 144,823 miles

all brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion.

all brake pipes which have not been replaced have slight corrosion.

all suspension coil springs corroded.

complete chassis heavily corroded.

slight misting of fluid from steering box.

Fail 4 Nov 2010 144,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

all brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion.

all brake pipes which have not been replaced have slight corrosion.

all suspension coil springs corroded.

complete chassis heavily corroded.

slight misting of fluid from steering box.

Fail 28 Oct 2009 132,561 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 132,561 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 118,128 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded.

various oil leaks from engine

Fail 21 Oct 2008 117,500 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 104,415 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 90,390 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 90,390 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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W923 URP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W923 URP, 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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W923 URP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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