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W378 WMA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

203,188 mi
Last recorded203,188 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 WMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 203,188 miles

Front Oil leak

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 203,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Side section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Upper Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 13 Jul 2018 183,455 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 165,927 miles

Clutch pedal rubber wearing

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear of door step (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak Engine oil low ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 165,927 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working X 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Behind petrol tank (6.1.B.2)

Clutch pedal rubber wearing

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear of door step (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak Engine oil low ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 150,454 miles

Front no plate cracked

Leak from n/s/f lower suspension/drive shaft area

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

O/S/F fog light not working

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear crossmember above rear of petrol tank (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 150,450 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working Rear (1.3.2b)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop Both rear bump stops missing (2.4.A.1a)

Front no plate cracked

Leak from n/s/f lower suspension/drive shaft area

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

O/S/F fog light not working

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear crossmember above rear of petrol tank (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 142,480 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear bumper stops deteriorating

Fail 10 Jul 2015 142,479 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear bumper stops deteriorating

Pass 9 Jul 2014 134,611 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2014 134,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 127,083 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 127,083 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 114,784 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 104,200 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 86,894 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 86,849 miles

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

slight wet on front damper o/s

Pass 15 May 2008 83,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r quarter damage

Pass 3 May 2007 75,093 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 64,655 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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W378 WMA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WMA, 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 WMA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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