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W971 AOA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,842 mi
Last recorded160,842 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 AOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 160,842 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

reg lamps poor out put

Pass 24 May 2017 159,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2017 159,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 148,331 miles

fuel tank retaining strap corroded

Fail 28 May 2016 148,295 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank retaining strap corroded

Pass 23 May 2015 13,941 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 136,836 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 127,927 miles

oil leaks underside generally

Fail 2 May 2014 127,923 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

oil leaks underside generally

rear bum stops missing

slight play n/s track rod end

Pass 9 May 2013 12,387 miles

engine bay oil leaks eveident

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 11 May 2012 118,844 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 118,844 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

o/s front bump stop missing

o/s washer jet partially blocked

radiator support tubeing corrosive

Pass 9 May 2011 110,774 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 109,974 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 99,909 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 99,485 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 92,545 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2008 86,091 miles

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

o/side rear flexi metal ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2008 86,089 miles

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

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

o/side rear flexi metal ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2008 86,085 miles

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

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

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

Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 81,363 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 76,575 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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W971 AOA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W971 AOA, 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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W971 AOA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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