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W292 MCL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,390 mi
Last recorded135,390 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW292 MCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 135,390 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 135,390 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 128,115 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 113,928 miles

Nearside Front oil leak

brake fluid level low

corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2017 113,928 miles

Nearside Front oil leak

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake fluid level low

corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2017 113,324 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill and rear inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill and arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 112,090 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 109,654 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 109,654 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 105,998 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 104,190 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 104,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 97,263 miles

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

corrosion in exhaust

corrosion in rear chassis

corrosion in side steps

rear tyres down to 2mm

Pass 28 Mar 2012 97,263 miles

corrosion in exhaust

corrosion in rear chassis

corrosion in side steps

rear tyres down to 2mm

Pass 31 Mar 2011 93,607 miles

Engine oil leak

Heavy surface corrosion to chassis rails and rear crossmember

Oil leak by o/s front inner wheel arch

Turned out abs light which showed intermitant fault so fault could occure again

Water leak by lower front hose

Fail 31 Mar 2011 93,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Engine oil leak

Heavy surface corrosion to chassis rails and rear crossmember

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak by o/s front inner wheel arch

Water leak by lower front hose

Pass 3 Apr 2010 89,427 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front drop link arm has movement

Pass 15 Jun 2009 84,478 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 81,559 miles

fog light starting to show white light

Pass 1 May 2007 74,586 miles

General underbody corrosion evident

Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,824 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 66,823 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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W292 MCL 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 63.6%.

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 W292 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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W292 MCL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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