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W39 LAM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,739 mi
Last recorded168,739 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW39 LAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 168,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 168,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. second row (6.2.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 161,722 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 161,722 miles

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

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 154,133 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 147,159 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 139,430 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 132,351 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 124,559 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 117,093 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 109,677 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 100,708 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 94,329 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 80,596 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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W39 LAM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W39 LAM, 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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What year was W39 LAM registered?

W39 LAM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W39 LAM safe to buy?

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