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W989 YRV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,071 mi
Last recorded164,071 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW989 YRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 164,071 miles

Centre stop lamp not connected

Front oil leak

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

suspension pipes rusty front and rear

Fail 24 Sep 2015 164,059 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre stop lamp not connected

Front oil leak

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

suspension pipes rusty front and rear

Pass 2 Jul 2014 160,631 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

all chassis members corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 160,628 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

all chassis members corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 150,786 miles

A C E warning light on dash

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 150,767 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

A C E warning light on dash

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 137,841 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 134,181 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 134,181 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 126,720 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 120,554 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 114,034 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 107,430 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 101,691 miles

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads worn low close to minimum

slight wear to rear brake discs

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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W989 YRV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W989 YRV, 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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What year was W989 YRV registered?

W989 YRV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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