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A7 HJY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

205,675 mi
Last recorded205,675 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 HJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 205,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight lower arm rear bush. perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 205,658 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg marked with chalk lots of patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight lower arm rear bush. perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 204,192 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 202,077 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 198,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 191,583 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 191,583 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 185,383 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 181,340 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 170,403 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 160,584 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 160,584 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 149,220 miles

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

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

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

chassis areas are quite corroded in places

perking brake is acceptable but could be better

Pass 10 Sep 2012 138,033 miles

Oil leak

front bumper bracket corroded

offside front bump stop missing

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2011 135,166 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

hi level brake light inop

Fail 4 Aug 2011 135,164 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

hi level brake light inop

Pass 21 Jul 2010 129,280 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 129,280 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 122,081 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 122,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 112,407 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 112,405 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 98,737 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 89,377 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 89,342 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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A7 HJY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 A7 HJY, 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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A7 HJY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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