MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,935 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER/FILTER HOUSING (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BULGED/CORRODED AT RADIUS ARM (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven CALIPER /PADS STICKING (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering TRAILING ARM BACK,HOLED FRACTURED (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering TRAILING ARM BACK,HOLED /FRACTURED (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)
Rear REAR BRAKE DISC BACKPLATES CORRODED/MISSING
Rear REAR CHASSIS HEAVILY REPAIRED/PLATED AND UNDERSEALED
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2 HOLES IN CHASSIS LEG (6.1.B.2)
Rear REAR CHASSIS HEAVILY REPAIRED/PLATED AND UNDERSEALED
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED
CHASSIS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED,COVERING PREVIOUS REPAIRS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear DISC BACKPLATE CORRODED AWAY
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED
CHASSIS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED,COVERING PREVIOUS REPAIRS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear DISC BACKPLATE CORRODED AWAY
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear mudguard insecure
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
light misting of oil comming from engine area
light misting of oil comming from rear diff
n/s/f indicator lens broken
rear wiper split
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
chassis in poor condition corrosion
high level stop not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
chassis in poor condition corrosion
high level stop not working
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel alighment check advised.
Slight brake pull to o/s - brake service advised.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W979 RGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 W979 RGC, 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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W979 RGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2000.
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