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W396 MCH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

145,384 mi
Last recorded145,384 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW396 MCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 145,384 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 145,384 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens damaged showing white light to front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at rear chassis leg marked yellow (6.6.6)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 145,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working All stop lamps (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 137,918 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 137,918 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 129,501 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on bulkhead,unprescribed area

some corrosio present in nearside rear chassis leleg close to towbar mount

Fail 7 Mar 2014 129,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on bulkhead,unprescribed area

some corrosio present in nearside rear chassis leleg close to towbar mount

Pass 15 Mar 2013 123,927 miles

Nearside rear fog not working

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 123,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear fog not working

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 120,835 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 120,835 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 112,007 miles

drivers door mirror glass taped on

neerside rear tyre low on tread

oil leak off engine underside

Fail 8 Mar 2011 111,989 miles

Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

drivers door mirror glass taped on

neerside rear tyre low on tread

offside rear brake has been getting hot

oil leak off engine underside

Pass 10 Mar 2010 92,774 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 92,233 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 87,375 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 May 2009 87,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 81,360 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 81,315 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 71,601 miles

slight wear front drag link ends

Pass 18 Apr 2006 60,517 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 60,507 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 49,288 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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W396 MCH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 MCH, 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 MCH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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