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W346 XJW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests29 (14 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate48.3%

Mileage

193,579 mi
Last recorded193,579 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW346 XJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 15 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 193,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 193,564 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 186,142 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Variety of oil leaks from engine, transmission, differentials (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack across base of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 185,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside rear tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear suspension watts linkage, centre and lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Variety of oil leaks from engine, transmission, differentials (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Unable to test rear seats (6th and 7th), folding mechanisim not functioning, unable to check seat belt function

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack across base of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 177,721 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front union to rear, brake pipe not clipped down or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Check for fuel leakage around filler neck, filter and tank area,not excessive

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking in area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft cush drive perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil Oil leaks in area of steering box (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Unable to check 6th and 7th rear seat belts due to load area contains goods

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked across full width of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 177,712 miles

Central Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear axle watts linkage, nearside arm, inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Sharp edge of protruding bumper likely to cause injury (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside rear trailing arm, front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Disc heavily lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Disc heavily lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective steering lock not attached (2.1.3 (d))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front union to rear, brake pipe not clipped down or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Check for fuel leakage around filler neck, filter and tank area,not excessive

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking in area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft cush drive perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil Oil leaks in area of steering box (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Unable to check 6th and 7th rear seat belts due to load area contains goods

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked across full width of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2018 175,540 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both front to rear on top of chassis (3.6.B.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

windscreen cracked at bottom

Pass 1 Feb 2017 167,920 miles

corrosion to rear chassis not considered excessive

Fail 30 Jan 2017 167,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to rear chassis not considered excessive

Fail 14 Dec 2016 167,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake only just meets pass effciency

nearside front tyre low on tread

Pass 13 Jan 2016 157,955 miles

Ball joint has slight play Steering box/ steering link rod (2.2.B.1f)

Front Number plate corroded

Fuel pressure regulator damp

Fuel tank damp

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush in chassis (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Indicator lens cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 157,875 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Link Joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Link rod upper joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Ball joint has slight play Steering box/ steering link rod (2.2.B.1f)

Front Number plate corroded

Fuel pressure regulator damp

Fuel tank damp

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front wiper rubber split

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush in chassis (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Indicator lens cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 146,872 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 146,731 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

offside and nearside front bumper insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2013 138,395 miles

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

nearside mirror broken

trailer socket cover missing

Fail 19 Dec 2013 138,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside mirror broken

trailer socket cover missing

Pass 9 Nov 2012 129,363 miles

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

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

Power steering pump slight weap

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

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

offside rear tyre has cut to tread but no cords seen

Fail 8 Nov 2012 129,353 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump slight weap

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

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

offside rear tyre has cut to tread but no cords seen

Fail 2 Oct 2012 129,348 miles

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

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 128,961 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 128,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 120,932 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 103,180 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 103,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 87,644 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 87,611 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight leak around fuel filter

Pass 24 Jan 2007 75,982 miles

Emissions to clean to get reading

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

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

Water in N/S/F indicator lens

Pass 26 Jan 2006 62,333 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 62,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

coolant leaking

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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W346 XJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.

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 W346 XJW, 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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W346 XJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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