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W396 ABW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,415 mi
Last recorded177,415 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW396 ABW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 177,415 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 177,205 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear siliencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively cornering stability ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 169,055 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak Engine, gearbox, Diff ()

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

Slight brake bind Offside Front caliper

Pass 10 May 2017 163,659 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 161,307 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 161,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 157,720 miles

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 157,688 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 147,182 miles

corrosion to nearside front inner wing foot well

heavy corrosion to all chassis

Fail 21 Jul 2014 147,180 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

corrosion to nearside front inner wing foot well

heavy corrosion to all chassis

Pass 7 Oct 2013 141,232 miles

advanced corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis

Pass 8 Oct 2012 134,619 miles

corrosion of rear chassis members outside prescribed areas. no tow bar fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2012 131,394 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis rails

Pass 15 Apr 2011 125,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant pipe from bottle rubbing on steering uj on steering box

corrosion to nearside rear toe eye/chassis section

corrosion to nearside shock turret base

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2010 118,047 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 118,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis

offside front and nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Apr 2009 111,360 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 111,360 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 106,736 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 98,873 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 98,873 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 91,168 miles

centre exhaust box cracked and slight blow

Fail 11 Apr 2006 91,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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W396 ABW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W396 ABW, 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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W396 ABW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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