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W315 LTA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,340 mi
Last recorded216,340 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW315 LTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 216,340 miles

clutch and brake pedal worn

front dusts perished and worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

underside of covered in mud

Fail 28 Feb 2020 216,332 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch and brake rubbers worn

front dust covers perished and worn

one of the horn buttons missing

slight play in both front wheelbearing

underside car car covered in mud

Pass 1 Mar 2019 208,208 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet and drivers door area (4.11 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front ace boot deteriorated.

Fail 1 Mar 2019 208,208 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet and drivers door area (4.11 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front ace boot deteriorated.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 203,097 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 203,097 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 196,422 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Body at mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear of chassis has been welded and undersealed seems ok

Pass 18 Feb 2016 178,749 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 165,547 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 157,831 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 144,901 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 134,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Apr 2012 134,823 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Apr 2011 122,889 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 108,504 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 94,352 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 94,352 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 81,413 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 76,517 miles

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2006 72,676 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 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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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W315 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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