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W408 MCH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,623 mi
Last recorded153,623 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 MCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 153,623 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Offside Front tyre is cracked

Fail 4 Aug 2017 153,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Offside Front tyre is cracked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 148,890 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre is cracking in tread, worn low at 3mm and has cut in tread not greater than 25mm

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

Offside & Nearside rear chassis bump stops missing

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread

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

Oil leak ()

Slight dampness of fluid around power steering box

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside & Nearside rear chassis legs and heavily welded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 148,890 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre is cracking in tread, worn low at 3mm and has cut in tread not greater than 25mm

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

Offside & Nearside rear chassis bump stops missing

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread

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

Oil leak ()

Slight dampness of fluid around power steering box

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside & Nearside rear chassis legs and heavily welded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 145,373 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

front lower protection bracket corroded

nearside front bumper has been repaired with tape

rear chassis legs showing signs of corrosion

rear exhaust showing signs of corosion

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 9 Jul 2015 145,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

front lower protection bracket corroded

nearside front bumper has been repaired with tape

rear chassis legs showing signs of corrosion

rear exhaust showing signs of corosion

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 29 Jul 2014 141,205 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system is showing signs of corrosion

nearside front bumper is repaired with tape

offside and nearside front coilsprings are showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside rear axle bump stops are missing

offside front bumper damaged

slight damping of fluid around the powersteering box

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 24 Jul 2014 141,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust system is showing signs of corrosion

nearside front bumper is repaired with tape

offside and nearside front coilsprings are showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside rear axle bump stops are missing

offside front bumper damaged

slight damping of fluid around the powersteering box

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 18 Jul 2013 136,593 miles

engine oil leak

o/s and n/s front coilsprings are showing signs of corrosion

o/s door mirror held on with tape

o/s front bumper is damaged

slight dampness of oil around the steering box

Fail 18 Jul 2013 136,593 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

engine oil leak

o/s and n/s front coilsprings are showing signs of corrosion

o/s door mirror held on with tape

o/s front bumper is damaged

slight dampness of oil around the steering box

Fail 19 Jul 2012 133,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

air bag light on

front bumper mounting bracket is showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s front coil springs are showing signs of corrosion

slight dampness of fluid around the steering box

Pass 19 Jul 2012 133,815 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

front bumper mounting bracket is showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s front coil springs are showing signs of corrosion

slight dampness of fluid around the steering box

Pass 18 Jul 2011 131,631 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 131,631 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant level low

Oil leak

Slight dampness around steering box

Slight f/brake imbalance

exhaust system is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2010 127,799 miles

Oil leak

slight power steering leak from the power steering box

Fail 8 Jul 2010 127,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

slight power steering leak from the power steering box

Pass 9 Jul 2009 121,163 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust system is showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes are starting to split

steering box is slightly damp with oil

Pass 4 Jul 2008 109,865 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 99,018 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 91,374 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)

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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W408 MCH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W408 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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W408 MCH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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