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W312 LTA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

283,410 mi
Last recorded283,410 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW312 LTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 283,410 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch/end of inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch/end of inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 283,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail area where marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail area where marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect damp/steamed up inside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail area where marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch/end of inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch/end of inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 278,793 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear chassis rails slightly corroded

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 264,187 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 248,796 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

wiper linkage worn

Fail 15 Feb 2017 400,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 3 Feb 2016 232,409 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 232,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil level was low on pre-checks

Pass 15 Jan 2015 216,441 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 216,441 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 186,170 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 186,163 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 169,679 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 156,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 143,882 miles

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

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

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

parking brake lever requires adjustment, little reserve travel

Fail 30 Mar 2010 143,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

parking brake lever requires adjustment, little reserve travel

Pass 6 Apr 2009 131,087 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 123,791 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 123,640 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 108,520 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 108,519 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 93,274 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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W312 LTA 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 W312 LTA, 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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W312 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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