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W949 DGU

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

205,344 mi
Last recorded205,344 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW949 DGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 205,344 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 197,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 197,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 188,380 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 176,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 168,194 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre perished and cracked on inner sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2015 168,185 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre perished and cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2014 161,990 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 161,990 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 149,827 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front imbalance close to limit

Pass 9 Jan 2012 212,285 miles

centre to rear exhaust corroding at joint

headlamp aim adjusted

stone chip in windscreen zone a

Pass 25 Jan 2011 124,373 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 114,973 miles

damage in zone A of windscreen on 10mm dia limit

Fail 5 Jan 2010 114,969 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage in zone A of windscreen on 10mm dia limit

Pass 18 Dec 2008 103,362 miles

damage in zone A on iomm dia limit in windscreen

gouge in the n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

oil wetting around steering box

Fail 18 Dec 2008 103,362 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

damage in zone A on iomm dia limit in windscreen

gouge in the n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

oil wetting around steering box

Pass 4 Jan 2008 91,978 miles

damage in zone A on the 10mm dia lmit

oil leak from the front diff, pinion seal

oil leak from the n/s/r axle hub seal

Fail 19 Dec 2007 91,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

damage in zone A on the 10mm dia lmit

oil leak from the front diff, pinion seal

oil leak from the n/s/r axle hub seal

Pass 15 Dec 2006 79,722 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 67,731 miles

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

The front differential is leaking oil.

There is a misting of oil on the underside of the 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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W949 DGU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W949 DGU, 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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W949 DGU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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