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W383 XVC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,956 mi
Last recorded131,956 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW383 XVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2018 131,956 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 117,228 miles

chassis and outriggers corroded,rear chassis recently welded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear disks and back plates corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 117,141 miles

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

center stop lamp disconnected

chassis and outriggers corroded,rear chassis recently welded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear disks and back plates corroded,spring cups corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 114,740 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 114,740 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 106,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2015 106,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tank strap corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2015 106,521 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust system rusty

heavy surface corrosion on all chassis

Pass 14 Feb 2014 103,717 miles

heavy flakey rust on all chassis sections

metal ends of n/s and o/s/r flexi brake hoses rusty

n/s/r and o/s/r axle bump stops missing

slight judder in front brakes

slight play in n/s and o/s/f bottom ball joints

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to running along chassis

Pass 14 Feb 2013 101,479 miles

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

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

heavy flakey rust on all rear chassis sections

Fail 11 Feb 2013 101,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

heavy flakey rust on all rear chassis sections

Pass 17 Feb 2012 99,231 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK METAL BRAKE PIPES FULLY DUE TO RUNING ACROSS TOP CHASSIS

heavy flaking rust on all rear chassis sections

rear step rusty

slight play in n/s o/s front drag link ends

slight play in n/s o/s front track rod ends

Fail 16 Feb 2012 99,230 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

heavy flaking rust on all rear chassis sections

rear step rusty

slight play in n/s o/s front drag link ends

slight play in n/s o/s front track rod ends

Pass 22 Feb 2011 93,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

flakey corrosion on centre to rear chassis areas

Pass 11 Feb 2010 88,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 88,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 82,207 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight splitting on o/s/f wiper blade

Fail 18 Feb 2009 82,207 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight splitting on o/s/f wiper blade

Pass 18 Jan 2008 75,961 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 68,065 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 68,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 56,832 miles

oil leak from engine oil leak from transfer box

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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W383 XVC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W383 XVC, 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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W383 XVC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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