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W261 LBA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,749 mi
Last recorded154,749 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 LBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 154,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive abs pump (3.3.A.2)

Rear seat belts not fully cheeked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chasis dry corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 154,749 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive abs pump (3.3.A.2)

Rear seat belts not fully cheeked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chasis dry corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 136,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear chassie has slight surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2015 136,946 miles

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

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

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

windscreen has small chips and crack outside zone A

Pass 30 Jun 2014 131,561 miles

advise nearside and offside rear chassis strarting to corrode

slight play in nearside front drag link ball joint

Pass 16 May 2013 122,687 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight leak from steering box

slight play in rear axle stay bush

Pass 16 May 2012 117,363 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside front hub has signs of previous fluid loss

Signs of previous pas leak from drop link

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

Under vehicle body slight corrosion

Under vehicle chassis has corrosion

Windscreen has chip outside swept area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2012 117,363 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust system corroded

Offside front hub has signs of previous fluid loss

Signs of previous pas leak from drop link

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

Under vehicle body slight corrosion

Under vehicle chassis has corrosion

Windscreen has chip outside swept area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 112,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 13 May 2010 105,589 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 105,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all flexy brake nhose ferrules corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2009 102,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2008 99,178 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 97,195 miles

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

advise brake pipes cable tied but secure and ok time of test

Fail 22 Jun 2007 97,193 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 85,813 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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W261 LBA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W261 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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What year was W261 LBA registered?

W261 LBA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W261 LBA safe to buy?

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