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W291 MCL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,351 mi
Last recorded96,351 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 MCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2023 96,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cab mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 89,610 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 82,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 82,896 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 77,027 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brakes binding

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

underside corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2019 76,938 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brakes binding

Pass 31 Oct 2018 70,120 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 68,690 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 66,657 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 64,543 miles

Offside Rear brake has slight binding present - advise servicing the offside rear brake calliper

Offside Rear inner & outer brake pads are serviceable but wearing low

Pass 23 Nov 2014 61,765 miles

near side rear & both front tyres have age cracking / perishing & will require replacing.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 58,701 miles

Fractional play present in track rod end adjoining steering box drop arm.

fractional movement present in near side front track rod end (front end joint of two).

near side rear bump stop completely missing.

offside rear tyre tread wearing low (especially inner area of tread).

Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,769 miles

Headlight image correct as presented (switch on position 1).

prior to MOT test - exhaust box heat shield re-fitted as hanging down onto exhaust system.

small amount of play present in steering joint (drag link to steering box arm).

small stone chip damage in windscreen.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,427 miles

Both front metal brake pipes where they meet with flexible hoses (on chassis) have some corrosion present & require protecting.

Both rear tyres have slight side wall cracking present.

Chassis appears to have been heavily presure washed removing almost all of its waxoil protection - advise re-coating. lots of surface corrosion present.

coolant (antifreeze) level appears low.

the offside front to rear metal brake pipe at the rear, where it meets with offside rear flexible hose, has some corrosion present - advise protecting.

transfer box appears to have an oil seepage - advise checking oil level.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,450 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,209 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 45,839 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 45,202 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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W291 MCL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W291 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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W291 MCL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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