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W982 UMJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

215,561 mi
Last recorded215,561 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW982 UMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 215,561 miles

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

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Front coolant pipe below radiator slight coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 215,560 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Front coolant pipe below radiator slight coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear unable to check rear seats in boot as boot it full of stuff

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 208,855 miles

oil leak

transfer box leak

Fail 17 Jul 2018 208,843 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn raduis arm mounting bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

a,c,e pipe leaking

exhaust rubber hanging off

oil leak

transfer box leak

Pass 18 Jul 2017 201,066 miles

Front shock absorber lower bushes wearing

Offside Front suspension lower ball joint may have corrosion inside

Fail 27 Jun 2017 201,053 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part attached to spring (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower suspension ball may have internal corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2016 193,183 miles

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

rear of chassis had lots of repairs also corroded but not holed

self levelling suspension system pipework and rams damp

Fail 13 Jul 2016 193,183 miles

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

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

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

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

rear of chassis had lots of repairs also corroded but not holed

self levelling suspension system pipework and rams damp

Pass 26 Jun 2015 181,263 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 171,089 miles

Advanced Cornering Enhancement lamp illuminated. slight fluid leak from hardpipes

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 167,012 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2013 167,012 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear step fixture corroded off

Fail 16 May 2013 166,690 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear step fixture corroded off

Pass 13 Mar 2013 165,776 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 165,776 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 159,751 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 153,325 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 144,926 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 134,780 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 134,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 124,181 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 107,791 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 107,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 99,714 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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W982 UMJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W982 UMJ, 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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W982 UMJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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