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W973 YPP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

167,970 mi
Last recorded167,970 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 YPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2023 167,970 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Body corroded in front or pedals (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis corroded by body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Small leak from axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 166,184 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 161,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

anti roll bar hydraulic system has slight leak

Fail 13 Oct 2021 161,010 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

anti rollbar hydraulic system has slight seapage.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 147,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 141,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 134,978 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front diff worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 127,315 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 127,314 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 119,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 May 2016 119,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 May 2015 110,124 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 110,124 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 100,047 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight leak from antiroll bar fluid pipes O/S/R

Fail 27 May 2014 100,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight leak from antiroll bar fluid pipes O/S/R

Pass 30 May 2013 90,210 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 90,210 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 86,057 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 82,602 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 78,459 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 73,667 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 67,618 miles

both rear axle bump stops missing

offside front tyre starting to go out of shape and close to limit 2mm

Fail 23 Sep 2008 67,617 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear axle bump stops missing

offside front tyre starting to go out of shape and close to limit 2mm

Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,433 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 62,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W973 YPP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YPP, 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 YPP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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