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W293 MCN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

153,083 mi
Last recorded153,083 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW293 MCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2024 153,083 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Underbody and suspension corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2024 153,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Underbody and suspension corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 147,572 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 145,349 miles

SUSPENSION & UNDERBODY HAVE AGE RELATED CORROSION

Pass 10 Oct 2020 142,446 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 139,488 miles

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

nearside rear fog light showing white light

offside front body mount corroded [becoming excessive]

previous welding repairs rear chassis [tow bar mount]

previous welding repairs to both front inner wings

rear seats not used at time of test

Fail 30 Sep 2019 139,475 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear fog light showing white light

offside front body mount corroded [becoming excessive]

previous welding repairs rear chassis [tow bar mount]

previous welding repairs to both front inner wings

rear seats not used at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2018 136,560 miles

previous welding to both front bulk had areas

previous welding to offside rear chassis near tow bar mount

Fail 26 Sep 2018 136,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Body component likely to become detached nearside side step (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

previous welding to both front bulk had areas

previous welding to offside rear chassis near tow bar mount

Pass 23 Sep 2017 133,310 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside headlight wiring

centre brake light not working

nearside running board corroded

offside rear brake disc pitted

oil leak nearside front axle

oil leak rear diff

Fail 23 Sep 2017 133,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

centre brake light not working

nearside running board corroded

offside rear brake disc pitted

oil leak nearside front axle

oil leak rear diff

Pass 27 Sep 2016 130,407 miles

high level brake light not working

nearside running board corroded

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 130,407 miles

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users offside running board [step] (6.1.B.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Obligatory mirror insecure glass (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge below 1.6mm in testable area (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing both edges 1.6mm only (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light not working

nearside running board corroded

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 126,655 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

both front to rear brake hose ferroules corroded approaching fail stage

both side steps corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 126,655 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint rear axle stabalizer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil axle oil seal leaking onto brake disc (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and insecure (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

both front to rear brake hose ferroules corroded approaching fail stage

both side steps corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 123,463 miles

center stop light not working

nearside and offside side steps heavily corroded

slight free play to front drag link ends

Fail 29 Sep 2014 123,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

center stop light not working

nearside and offside side steps heavily corroded

slight free play to front drag link ends

Pass 24 Sep 2013 119,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both side steps corroded and weak

center stop light not working

nearside rear brake disc scored

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 24 Sep 2013 119,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both side steps corroded and weak

center stop light not working

nearside rear brake disc scored

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 117,139 miles

steering rack has slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2012 117,139 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2012 115,361 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 115,361 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 109,863 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 109,863 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 104,135 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 97,812 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 97,697 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 91,195 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 91,195 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2007 82,254 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear antiroll bar damper/shocker slight leak

Pass 5 Apr 2006 74,501 miles

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

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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W293 MCN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 W293 MCN, 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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W293 MCN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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