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W959 AHD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,970 mi
Last recorded161,970 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW959 AHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2021 161,970 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

General under body corrosion

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 158,539 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2020 158,539 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2019 154,445 miles

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 154,445 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure inner wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inadequate welding repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure inner wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inadequate welding repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 151,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 148,789 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in N/S track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion N/S/R of chassis starting to show signs of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in O/S track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion O/S/R of chassis starting to show signs of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 144,431 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 144,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 140,317 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 137,582 miles

engine oil level very low

Fail 15 Apr 2014 137,582 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

engine oil level very low

nearside rear inner pad oily

Fail 9 Apr 2013 133,100 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear hub seal leaking oil very near to brake disc/pads

Pass 9 Apr 2013 133,100 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear hub seal leaking oil very near to brake disc/pads

Pass 10 Apr 2012 128,864 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 11 Apr 2011 122,860 miles

high stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Apr 2010 116,923 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 110,623 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 110,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 104,605 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 99,419 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 99,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 92,340 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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W959 AHD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 W959 AHD, 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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W959 AHD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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