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W378 EAB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,966 mi
Last recorded189,966 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 EAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 189,966 miles

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

n/s/f half shaft slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2019 182,010 miles

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

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

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Jul 2019 182,010 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f + o/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Aug 2018 175,390 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front of sill/body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner arch/sill slightly corroded

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front of sill/body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner arch/sill slightly corroded

vehicle fully undersealed

Fail 12 Apr 2018 174,377 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both flash but extinguish when should stay on, possible switch fault (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger above inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch to sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger above inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion and slight fluid seepage to suspension pipes

Heavy corrosion throughout chassis

Oil leak ()

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear chassis heavily corroded side of tank

Spare tyre defective ()

Stop lights appear slightly dim

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arms, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 164,294 miles

All Radius arm bushes deteriorated and slight play but not excessive

Corrosion throughout chassis, outriggers and body

Kerb damage to wheels and tyres

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 164,293 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis split (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH split (8.2.2)

Corrosion throughout chassis, outriggers and body

Front "bull bar" insecure

Kerb damage to wheels and tyres

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 150,810 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

wax oil needed

Fail 30 Mar 2016 150,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

wax oil needed

Pass 11 Feb 2015 144,775 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 144,774 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 133,953 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

rear chassis has light corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2013 133,948 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

rear chassis has light corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2013 128,366 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 128,366 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 122,415 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 112,202 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 104,365 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 95,546 miles

engine leaking oil

nearside front tyre on legal limit

neerside brake pads low

Fail 1 Aug 2008 95,422 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine leaking oil

nearside front tyre on legal limit

neerside brake pads low

Pass 2 Aug 2007 73,835 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 73,833 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 71,917 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 71,916 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 60,398 miles

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

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

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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W378 EAB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W378 EAB, 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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W378 EAB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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