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W296 LAP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,918 mi
Last recorded118,918 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 LAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 118,918 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

nearside front headlamp has a weak beam pattern

parking brake lever has very little travel

Fail 13 Dec 2010 118,918 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

nearside front headlamp has a weak beam pattern

parking brake lever has very little travel

Pass 16 Dec 2009 113,701 miles

nearside rear tyre on limits

offside rear tyre on limits

rear bump stops missing

water leaks from sunroof

Fail 15 Dec 2009 113,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre on limits

offside rear tyre on limits

rear bump stops missing

rear tailgate handles sticking

water leaks from sunroof

Pass 10 Nov 2008 105,452 miles

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)

Offside Rear 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)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

rear wash wiper not working

Fail 8 Nov 2008 105,452 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Rear 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)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

rear wash wiper not working

Pass 13 Nov 2007 93,570 miles

Near-side front tyre has a small cut in the side-wall. Rear suspension bump-stops missing.

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

Rear number plate becoming difficult to read.

Fail 13 Nov 2007 93,570 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Near-side front tyre has a small cut in the side-wall. Rear suspension bump-stops missing.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 77,076 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 77,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 60,061 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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W296 LAP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W296 LAP, 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 W296 LAP registered?

W296 LAP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W296 LAP safe to buy?

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