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W972 OFG

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 OFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020

underside poor and rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2019 228,501 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 216,698 miles

Body has slight corrosion ALL BODY MOUNTINGS (6.1.B.2)

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MOUNTINGS (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (6.6.6)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 216,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Feb 2018 216,671 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking FILTER (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 205,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 200,231 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2014 190,989 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 177,591 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 155,965 miles

N/S/F indicator taped up for support

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 135,582 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight corrosion to brake discs

Pass 11 Dec 2010 133,750 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 133,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 124,141 miles

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

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

off side head lamp cracked

slight mist of oil on steering box

steering pump noisy

Fail 7 Dec 2009 124,141 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side head lamp cracked

slight mist of oil on steering box

steering pump noisy

Fail 19 Nov 2008 112,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 112,865 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 102,828 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 102,828 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 91,454 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 88,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

draglink end at droparm,has very slight wear.

rear tyres both low on pressure.

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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W972 OFG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W972 OFG, 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 W972 OFG registered?

W972 OFG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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