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W262 KGR

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,735 mi
Last recorded116,735 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 KGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 116,735 miles

general corrosion around chassis and suspension components

Pass 20 Jul 2019 169,533 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 164,599 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 164,599 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 155,671 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 147,874 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 147,868 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear chassis / shockabsorber mountings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear chassis behind rear bellows (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear chassis rear body mountings (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 141,833 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 134,435 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 127,273 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 118,414 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 109,163 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 109,163 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 99,791 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

chassis rails corroding

rear step corroded and weak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 94,102 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 85,221 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 85,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2007 75,640 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 64,731 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 64,731 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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W262 KGR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W262 KGR, 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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W262 KGR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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