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W38 KAW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,026 mi
Last recorded189,026 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 KAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 189,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 189,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 184,806 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 176,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush advise replacement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 176,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush advise replacement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 114,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all body mounts corroded

all brake pipes covered in wax oil hard to check for rust

both steps corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2020 114,534 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all body mounts corroded

all brake pipes covered in wax oil hard to check for rust

both steps corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 112,302 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 112,302 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 108,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 108,603 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn swivel mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached level sensor brocken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached detached at the top , mounting corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached level sensor (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner lower arch rusty and holed

Nearside Rear body panel detached

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner lower arch rusty and holed

Offside Rear body panel detached

Pass 31 May 2017 105,012 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 105,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Insecure (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 102,533 miles

Chassis corroding.

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing.

Steering box has a slight leak.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 102,533 miles

Chassis corroding.

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both sides front (2.7.4)

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing.

Steering box has a slight leak.

Fail 25 Apr 2015 99,640 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front outer edges of tyres starting to wear

front diff seal damp

rear diff seal damp

Pass 25 Apr 2015 99,640 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front outer edges of tyres starting to wear

front diff seal damp

rear diff seal damp

Fail 24 Apr 2014 91,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

STRONG ADVISE front brake pad linings possible unbonding

both rear indicator lenses damaged

oil leak from front diff/axel

rear diff leaking

steering box damp

Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

STRONG ADVISE front brake pad linings possible unbonding

both rear indicator lenses damaged

oil leak from front diff/axel

rear diff leaking

steering box damp

Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,097 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,289 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 55,413 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,242 miles

all four flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

front suspension pipes corroding

rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

rear suspension pipes corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2008 44,334 miles

offside front tyre wall perishing and cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,433 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 40,433 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,234 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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W38 KAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W38 KAW, 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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W38 KAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 2000.

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