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W36 MBC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,886 mi
Last recorded167,886 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW36 MBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 167,886 miles

extensive welding repairs carried out round both rear chassis members above both rear coil spring fixings and both top shock absorber mounts

Pass 25 Sep 2019 157,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm gator (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 155,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

surface corrosion

Pass 19 May 2014 139,241 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 127,833 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 12,617 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 121,567 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 110,665 miles

nearside rear chassis has corrosion at bottom side

Pass 1 Jun 2009 100,246 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 100,185 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

brake lights work at different brake lever positions, possible switch fault

Pass 28 Nov 2007 90,566 miles

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

O/SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2006 79,242 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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W36 MBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W36 MBC, 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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W36 MBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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