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Both side steps corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both sides rear inner wheel arches corroded outside prescribed area
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both sides rear inner wheel arches corroded outside prescribed area
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play front / front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
nearside rear tyre is cracking
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chip in the windscreen
windscreen is cracked
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
chips in the windscreen
Nail in offside rear tyre
chip in the windscreen
n/s/r tyre has cuts in the tread
o/s/f tyre has a nail in it & deep cuts
chip in the windscreen
n/s/r tyre is becomeing out of shape
o/s/r tyre has deep cuts in the tread cordes may be showing
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
chip in the windscreen
n/s/r tyre is becomeing out of shape
o/s/r tyre has deep cuts in the tread cordes may be showing
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
chip in a zone
n/s/f/ tyre is cracking & deep cuts in the tread
o/s/f/ tyre is worn on inner edge & cracking
Stone chipped windscreen just outside "a" zone .
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W973 UBM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 W973 UBM, 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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W973 UBM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2000.
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