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X179 WLG

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,395 mi
Last recorded142,395 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 WLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2017 142,395 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 141,792 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

tax disc present in window

Pass 26 Jan 2016 133,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of the front wheel (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of the front wheel (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 125,968 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 125,968 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 119,662 miles

Both front shock absorber lower mounting bushes getting worn.

Brake pipes to off side and near side rear flexs getting corroded.

Rear chassis rails getting cooroded.

Some play at steering wheel.

Some play off side track rod end.

Tow bar mounting points getting corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 112,556 miles

both front tyres close to wear bands

brake pipes to rear flexes getting corroded

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded

some play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jan 2012 103,265 miles

Brake pipes to rear flexs getting corroded.

Chassi out riggers getiing corroded.

Chassis rails getting corroded.

Front tyres getting low.

Rear tyre casings getting perished.

Some play off side track rod end.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 103,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake pipes to rear flexs getting corroded.

Chassi out riggers getiing corroded.

Chassis rails getting corroded.

Front tyres getting low.

Rear tyre casings getting perished.

Some play off side track rod end.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 91,020 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 79,444 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 66,991 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 66,991 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,318 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 59,318 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 55,193 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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X179 WLG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X179 WLG, 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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X179 WLG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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