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W388 LGV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,920 mi
Last recorded212,920 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 LGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 212,920 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Underbody has general surface corrosion.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 209,653 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 204,939 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 204,933 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 200,151 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 200,149 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 194,097 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 190,381 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 186,092 miles

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

Minor Corrosion Lower Front Panel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Rear Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 183,546 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all round (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front PAS Fluid level low

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside of chassis corroding around fuel tank area (6.1.B.2)

Offside active hydraulic suspension metal pipes starting to corrode,

Rear Lower anti roll bar drop link boots starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Oct 2015 183,546 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all round (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front PAS Fluid level low

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside of chassis corroding around fuel tank area (6.1.B.2)

Offside active hydraulic suspension metal pipes starting to corrode,

Rear Lower anti roll bar drop link boots starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Oct 2014 181,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak n/s/f axle tube oil seal

Pass 27 Sep 2013 177,645 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 175,527 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 172,549 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 170,219 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 170,219 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

offside suspension deflates slowly

Pass 28 Sep 2009 159,718 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 159,718 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 141,803 miles

Nearside rear bump stop is missing.

Power steering box has started to leak.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 116,914 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 116,913 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 97,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

2 X Gear bob mount bolts out

Pass 15 Aug 2005 79,437 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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W388 LGV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W388 LGV, 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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W388 LGV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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