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W201 LSC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,464 mi
Last recorded202,464 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 LSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 202,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside & offside front side rigger support brackets excessively corroded.

rear tyres cracked on tread area.

Fail 15 May 2019 202,391 miles

Central Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear axle stability arm bushes excessively worn (x3) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear shock absorber area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear shock absorber area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside front side rigger support brackets excessively corroded

nearside front axle leaking oil(at wheel hub area)

rear tyres cracked on tread area

Pass 1 Jun 2018 198,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2018 198,333 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached bull bar (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2017 186,990 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 172,103 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 172,103 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 162,258 miles

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

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

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

nearside front bump stop missing

offside front brake binding but not causing vehicle to pull or swerve during brake test

Fail 19 May 2015 162,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front bump stop missing

offside front brake binding but not causing vehicle to pull or swerve during brake test

Pass 16 May 2014 155,853 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 145,788 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 145,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2013 144,495 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 144,495 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 139,460 miles

WELDING REPAIR WAS UNDERSEALED AT TIME OF TEST,METAL THICKNESS USED FOR REPAIR COULD NOT BE ASSESED

Fail 5 Mar 2012 139,455 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 134,291 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 134,290 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 125,563 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 119,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 113,567 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 113,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 105,555 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 97,866 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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W201 LSC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W201 LSC, 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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W201 LSC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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