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W232 LBA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,162 mi
Last recorded212,162 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW232 LBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 212,162 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 203,641 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 196,405 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 190,463 miles

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 176,478 miles

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Steering link bar (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear link bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear link bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 157,433 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 157,420 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 156,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 148,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 148,702 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 144,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded.

chassis corroded.

front springs corroded.

front tyres poor(splits in side walls).

front wipers poor.

o/s/r chassis corroded and has been previously repaired.

steering stiff.

suspension bushes and joints worn.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 144,671 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded.

chassis corroded.

front springs corroded.

front tyres poor(splits in side walls).

front wipers poor.

suspension bushes and joints worn.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 135,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Veh has slight lean to O/S

Pass 15 Mar 2012 125,949 miles

front coil springs corroded

front shock absorber lower bushes split

play to various steering components

various oil leaks

Fail 15 Mar 2012 125,944 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front coil springs corroded

front shock absorber lower bushes split

play to various steering components

various oil leaks

Pass 19 Mar 2011 117,616 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 117,616 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 106,701 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 106,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 94,546 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2008 86,122 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 62,734 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 62,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

high level brake lamp inprative

Pass 9 Mar 2006 56,628 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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W232 LBA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W232 LBA, 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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W232 LBA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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