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W229 LSC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

156,499 mi
Last recorded156,499 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 LSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 156,499 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 156,495 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 May 2014 156,371 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to vehicle

slight leak from steering box

Pass 7 May 2013 155,013 miles

centre section of exhaust deteriorated

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 4 May 2012 147,295 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 147,267 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

slight leak on steering box

Pass 11 May 2011 137,360 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 137,360 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight leak on steering box

Pass 13 May 2010 125,811 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 125,811 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 114,238 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 101,755 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 101,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 91,115 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 78,219 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 78,219 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W229 LSC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W229 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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What year was W229 LSC registered?

W229 LSC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W229 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W229 LSC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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