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W286 MCL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,254 mi
Last recorded217,254 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW286 MCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 217,254 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 216,526 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floors/inner wings signs of repairs/heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security signs of towbar removed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 216,526 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floors/inner wings signs of repairs/heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security signs of towbar removed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 216,130 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 215,481 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 211,807 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Arch Area Corroded

Vehicle Structure & Components, Covered By Mud / Under Seal.

Pass 7 Oct 2019 204,233 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 204,233 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 202,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cracked plus condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated close to end of reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 30 May 2018 202,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cracked plus condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated close to end of reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 191,644 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake fluid sensor unplugged

oil leaks

play in steering box

Fail 27 Apr 2017 191,644 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake fluid sensor unplugged

oil leaks

play in steering box

Pass 29 Apr 2016 181,090 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil anti roll bar suspension unit (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 170,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2014 157,814 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 147,379 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Fail 14 May 2013 147,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 24 May 2012 138,468 miles

o/s lower swivel has slight play.

o/s/r chassis rusting badly.

Fail 24 May 2012 138,468 miles

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

o/s lower swivel has slight play.

o/s/r chassis rusting badly.

Pass 23 May 2011 127,777 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 120,654 miles

near side rear tyre has cut in tread

Pass 26 May 2009 114,071 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 114,070 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 105,118 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 105,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 95,872 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 87,028 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 83,428 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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W286 MCL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 W286 MCL, 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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W286 MCL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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