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W288 LDK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

204,411 mi
Last recorded204,411 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 LDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 204,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion around chassis and suspension components

Pass 30 Oct 2019 192,368 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 192,364 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 119,880 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 183,753 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

TCS Lamp Illuminated

Pass 2 Jun 2016 173,353 miles

slight corrosion to chassis at rear

Pass 27 Jan 2015 172,005 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 172,005 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jan 2014 161,444 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 161,444 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 150,656 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 150,656 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 140,236 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 140,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 133,920 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 125,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 125,707 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 112,152 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Jan 2009 112,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges. offside rear brake binding slightly. fuel filter damp .

Pass 15 May 2008 111,414 miles

Advise front nearside indicator lens slight cracking

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 111,144 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Advise front nearside indicator lens slight cracking

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 94,238 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 76,360 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 58,173 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 58,173 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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W288 LDK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc 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 W288 LDK, 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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What year was W288 LDK registered?

W288 LDK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W288 LDK safe to buy?

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