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W284 MCD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

116,921 mi
Last recorded116,921 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW284 MCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 116,921 miles

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

side wall cracks to both rear tyres

Pass 18 May 2022 116,803 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 116,803 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 116,072 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 114,755 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 114,708 miles

Fuel system component leaking valve block on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 113,675 miles

Offside Rear tyre side walls cracking

Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

front prop shaft rear u-j worn

rear diff small oil weep

steering box small oil weep

Pass 23 Mar 2017 11,193 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 111,913 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2016 111,433 miles

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

both side step frames corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 110,735 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 110,735 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2014 104,595 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 104,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 98,676 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 98,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 92,361 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 92,361 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 85,787 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 81,890 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 81,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 73,591 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 73,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,001 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,145 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 57,748 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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W284 MCD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W284 MCD, 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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W284 MCD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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