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W403 MCH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

178,182 mi
Last recorded178,182 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW403 MCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 178,182 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 178,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 172,563 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 172,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 165,453 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 165,442 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 158,248 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 158,089 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 147,919 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 May 2014 147,918 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 138,607 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 138,607 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 125,604 miles

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

N/s and o/s side steps corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 125,604 miles

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

N/s and o/s side steps corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 110,346 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Steering box weeping oil

instrument stalk insecure, but working as normal

n/s body step corroded

o/s body step insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2010 98,822 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/rear seat, unable to check seat belt.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 84,111 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 76,997 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 76,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 68,439 miles

n/s/f auxiliary lamp inop.

n/s/r indicator lens cracked.

Fail 29 Mar 2007 68,435 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r indicator lens cracked

o/s/f auxiliary position lamp inop

Pass 24 Feb 2006 60,474 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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W403 MCH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W403 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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What year was W403 MCH registered?

W403 MCH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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