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W304 MCL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,340 mi
Last recorded158,340 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW304 MCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 158,340 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 158,329 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 152,774 miles

Corrosion to both chassis rails,both sides,full length. not considered to be excessive.

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

Fail 4 May 2012 152,766 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Corrosion to both chassis rails,both sides,full length. not considered to be excessive.

Nearside rear chassis rail corroded within tow bar mounting point prescribed area. not considered to be seriously weakened.

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 150,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 150,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 142,738 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 142,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 135,647 miles

1) SRS light on!

Pass 25 Apr 2008 124,361 miles

Rear chassis corroded, not excessively.

SRS warning lamp stays on.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 112,672 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 99,636 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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W304 MCL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W304 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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What year was W304 MCL registered?

W304 MCL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W304 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W304 MCL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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