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W276 MCN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,864 mi
Last recorded169,864 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW276 MCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 169,864 miles

O/S OUTER STEP BRKS RUSTY

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion OUT RIGGER (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 169,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

O/S OUTER STEP BRACKETS RUSTY

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion OUTRIGGER (6.1.B.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 163,340 miles

chassis and mountains rusting

Pass 22 Jul 2013 162,176 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 162,174 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 160,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 121,835 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 135,223 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 135,223 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 108,424 miles

brake pipes corrodeing

wipers split on ends

Fail 6 Aug 2009 108,424 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes corrodeing

wipers split on ends

Pass 12 Aug 2008 104,825 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corrodeing

o/s/r tyre cracking and perishng

surface rust o/s/r disc

Pass 7 Aug 2007 101,868 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2007 101,003 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 88,407 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 88,172 miles

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

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

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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W276 MCN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W276 MCN, 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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W276 MCN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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