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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Various welding repairs to rear of chassis all heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
loud rear of engine noise
offside headlamp glass damaged
offside rear lens damaged
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak engine ()
both rear bump stops missing
Oil leak ()
both rear bump stops missing
engine cover fitted
exhaust heat shield detached
offside headlamp glass damaged
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
both rear bump stops missing
engine cover fitted
exhaust heat shield detached
offside headlamp glass damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
both rear bump stops missing
engine cover fitted
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
both rear bump stops missing
outer sills plastic covered
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
both rear bump stops missing
outer sills plastic covered
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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W279 LAP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 W279 LAP, 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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W279 LAP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.
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