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W426 MCH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,954 mi
Last recorded160,954 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW426 MCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2021 160,954 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS MODULE (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected STEERING COLUMN (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

BOTH SIDE STEPS ROTTERN

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 155,925 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 151,827 miles

corrosion around offside body mounting

corrosion both rear chassis members shall require attention in very near future

corrosion nearside front inner wing

corrosion offside front inner wing

Fail 24 Jan 2018 151,737 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion around offside body mounting

corrosion both rear chassis members shall require attention in very near future

corrosion nearside front inner wing

corrosion offside front inner wing

Pass 2 Feb 2017 145,810 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 138,882 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside rear chassis (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion offside and nearside front inner wheel arches

Pass 17 Feb 2015 136,479 miles

corrosion rear suspension pipes

crack in lower part of windscreen

surface corrosion offside rear chassis

Fail 17 Feb 2015 136,479 miles

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

corrosion rear suspension pipes

crack in lower part of windscreen

surface corrosion offside rear chassis

Pass 3 Feb 2014 132,874 miles

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

surface corrosion both rear chassis members

Pass 21 Feb 2013 129,861 miles

Oil leak

corrosion rear suspension pipes

Pass 22 Mar 2012 126,108 miles

srs lamp stays on engine oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 117,612 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 103,924 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 103,600 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 91,573 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 252,512 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 77,428 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 77,428 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 77,428 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 64,427 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 52,717 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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W426 MCH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W426 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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W426 MCH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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