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W338 TGH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

173,807 mi
Last recorded173,807 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 TGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2016 173,807 miles

Central Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking ace ace actuator (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure rear seat in boot (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 166,455 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front towers (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis (6.6.6)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 166,444 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front towers (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 161,926 miles

offside front suspension ram has a slight weep

Fail 21 Nov 2014 161,926 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front suspension ram has a slight weep

Pass 18 Nov 2013 158,293 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 155,232 miles

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 155,228 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 151,442 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 151,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 144,663 miles

off side front vallance has large split but secure.

rear suspension pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 8 Nov 2010 144,663 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

off side front vallance has large split but secure.

rear suspension pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 135,916 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 128,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2008 128,625 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2007 121,681 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 111,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 May 2007 111,348 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2006 91,504 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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W338 TGH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W338 TGH, 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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W338 TGH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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