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W278 AHK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

187,046 mi
Last recorded187,046 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 AHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2018 187,046 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis leg (next to fuel tank) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis leg (along bottom) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis leg (next to body mounting) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer step corroded and split

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer step corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on nearside bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

front support panel corroded and holed

Pass 18 Jan 2018 184,970 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 184,837 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% - o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking front pipes (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% - o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Front cross member excessively corroded but out of prescribed area

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

Nearside Front Step mounting bracket excessively corroded but not completely insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 171,472 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 171,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking from steering box (2.3.3b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 154,744 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 154,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 137,427 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 126,896 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 123,736 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 122,539 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 118,332 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 111,674 miles

slight noise from o/s/f wheel when rotated

Pass 14 May 2009 104,774 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 98,321 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 90,724 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 90,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 82,234 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 82,234 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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W278 AHK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 W278 AHK, 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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W278 AHK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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