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W976 WEU

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

193,082 mi
Last recorded193,082 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW976 WEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 193,082 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front fog light units loose

Pass 3 Aug 2021 182,472 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 178,958 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 174,016 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 173,921 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced side step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle seal leakig onto brake assembly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced side step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 169,010 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 169,010 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 160,029 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 160,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 158,074 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 155,928 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 153,797 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

steering box has slight play from conecting arm to drag ling free play in box lower bearing

Fail 18 Sep 2014 153,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

steering box has slight play from conecting arm to drag ling free play in box lower bearing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 143,515 miles

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

both outer side step frames corroded

rear chassis corroding both sides

Pass 13 Sep 2012 135,345 miles

corrosion to chassis

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

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 127,422 miles

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

front and rear chassis legs slight corrosion

power steering box damp but no dripping

Fail 6 Sep 2010 120,500 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

both front tyres worn unevenly

both side steps corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 120,500 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn unevenly

both side steps corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2009 113,177 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 112,547 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 109,523 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 109,523 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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 Jun 2007 95,329 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 95,052 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 80,688 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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W976 WEU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W976 WEU, 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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W976 WEU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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