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X181 WAB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,224 mi
Last recorded216,224 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 WAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 216,224 miles

both rear shock-absorbers weak

corrosion on rear disc shields

rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 26 Jul 2019 216,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired axle tie-bars excessive movement stability effected (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear shock-absorbers weak

corrosion on rear disc shields

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 7 Aug 2018 206,401 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 194,955 miles

Central Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush Center bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering box (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Steering noisey in operation.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 194,947 miles

Central Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rearmost seat missing at time of test

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Steering noisey in operation

Stone chip to zone A under 10mm

Pass 10 May 2016 191,290 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 May 2016 191,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 175,267 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 175,267 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 143,855 miles

rear access step is coorded and deteriorated and not secure

Fail 20 Sep 2013 143,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear access step is coorded and deteriorated and not secure

Pass 11 Jun 2012 121,836 miles

front bumper repaired with tape

rear suspension bumpstops missing

surface corrosion to all suspension parts

surface corrosion to main chassi

Fail 9 Jun 2012 121,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front bumper repaired with tape

rear suspension bumpstops missing

surface corrosion to all suspension parts

surface corrosion to main chassi

Pass 13 Oct 2010 120,217 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 120,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 108,491 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 101,242 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 91,860 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 91,860 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2005 83,579 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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X181 WAB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X181 WAB, 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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X181 WAB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 2000.

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