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W974 AOA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,061 mi
Last recorded146,061 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW974 AOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 146,061 miles

handbrake travel

nearside rear drop link worn

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

offside front drop link worn

offside seat worn

wipers worn

Pass 7 Apr 2016 145,018 miles

handbrake travel

nearside rear drop link worn

nearside rear lamp cracked

offside front door check strap worn

offside front seat worn

Fail 30 Mar 2016 145,016 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake travel

nearside rear drop link worn

nearside rear lamp cracked

offside front door check strap worn

offside front seat worn

Pass 27 Mar 2015 159,302 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

drivers seat worn

handbrake travel

nearside rear wing mount corroded through

Fail 18 Mar 2015 139,488 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

drivers seat worn

handbrake travel

nearside rear wing mount corroded through

Pass 17 Mar 2014 133,857 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 133,854 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear drop link worn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 126,098 miles

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

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

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

nearside lower lamp cracked

nearside rear top light broken

Fail 8 Mar 2013 126,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

nearside lower lamp cracked

nearside rear top light broken

Pass 28 Jun 2011 113,223 miles

front brake discs worn

hnadbrake high

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2010 104,099 miles

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

off side front indicator lamp unit half full water / operation correct

Fail 26 May 2010 104,063 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

off side front indicator lamp unit half full water / operation correct

Pass 7 Apr 2009 94,968 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 89,319 miles

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

smoke emissions close too limits /service???

Fail 26 Mar 2008 89,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

smoke emissions close too limits /service???

Pass 15 Feb 2007 71,990 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 71,971 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 51,385 miles

both sides front drag link balls joints slightly worn, †off side rear brake linings look close to limits, †both sides front/inner brake pad linings look close to limits,

Pass 25 Feb 2005 32,659 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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W974 AOA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W974 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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W974 AOA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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