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W315 LAP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,488 mi
Last recorded136,488 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW315 LAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 136,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Light unit lens damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 136,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Light unit lens damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 133,752 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear bumper corner damaged

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

steering box damp

Fail 7 Mar 2018 133,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

steering box damp

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear bumper corner damaged

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 131,248 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 131,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 128,475 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 128,450 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 124,851 miles

both front suspension turrets heavily corroded at lower mounting, not seriously weaknd

transmission oil leak near parking brake

Fail 18 Feb 2015 114,848 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front suspension turrets heavily corroded at lower mounting, not seriously weaknd

centre stop lamp not working

transmission oil leak near parking brake

Pass 20 Feb 2014 121,957 miles

nearside rear fog light and indicator unit slightly loose

offside rear fog light and indicator light lanse damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2013 118,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 118,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 113,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both chassis rails corroding

nearside front tyre perishing

windscreen washer jets poor

Fail 22 Feb 2012 113,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both chassis rails corroding

nearside front tyre perishing

windscreen washer jets poor

Pass 18 Mar 2011 106,720 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 106,720 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 99,982 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyrecuts in tread

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 91,436 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering box drop damp

Fail 2 Mar 2009 91,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering box drop damp

Pass 7 Mar 2008 83,586 miles

slight play in all drag links and track rod ends

steering box damp

Pass 6 Mar 2007 75,277 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 67,277 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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W315 LAP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W315 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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W315 LAP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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