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W945 UMJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

247,462 mi
Last recorded247,462 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW945 UMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 247,462 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corrosion

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 247,462 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corrosion

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 243,626 miles

Heavy Corrosion on Central and Rear chassis

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

Fail 24 May 2019 243,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heavy corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 18 May 2018 240,169 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

heavy corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 3 May 2018 240,169 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

heavy corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 5 May 2017 237,825 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 14 May 2016 235,011 miles

Oil leaks

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 9 May 2016 235,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leaks

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 231,811 miles

Oil leak

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 221,809 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 202,056 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 178,907 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 157,173 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 157,173 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 135,176 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 113,248 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2009 113,248 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 89,570 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 89,570 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 74,507 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 63,064 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 58,368 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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W945 UMJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W945 UMJ, 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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What year was W945 UMJ registered?

W945 UMJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 July 2000.

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