MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
298,547 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
power steering fluid leak
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
General underbody corrosion..
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (chassis) (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak ()
oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
all chassis area rear has considerable corrosion, ok at time of test.
slight corrosion to bulkhead above chassis offside front
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all chassis area rear has considerable corrosion, ok at time of test.
slight corrosion to bulkhead above chassis offside front
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear propshaft doughnut joint slightly deteriorated.
slight presence of oil around steering box, advise inspection.
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear propshaft doughnut joint slightly deteriorated.
slight presence of oil around steering box, advise inspection.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
high level brake light not working
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Oil leak
high level brake light not working
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
nearside front outside marker light out
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front outside marker light out
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W982 XEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc 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 W982 XEC, 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 XEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 July 2000.
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