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W42 LAM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,822 mi
Last recorded166,822 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 LAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 166,822 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill step rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end near body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 162,717 miles

Nearside Rear chassis corroded, welding repair recommended.

Offside Front corrosion adjacent to body mount.

coolant leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2017 162,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear chassis corroded, welding repair recommended.

Offside Front corrosion adjacent to body mount.

coolant leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2016 155,317 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 150,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front wheel arch are heavily under sealed and can not fully inspect welding repair

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

Lower front bumper support is corroded

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

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

Offside front indicator lense is damaged

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 147,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 143,415 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front cross bar corroded and weakend

fuel filter very corroded

n/s/r seat folded down

rear brake pads worn

underside of vehicle very dirty and dried mud

Fail 11 Oct 2012 143,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front cross bar corroded and weakend

fuel filter very corroded

n/s/r seat folded down

no coolant in headertank

rear brake pads worn

underside of vehicle very dirty and dried mud

Pass 10 Jun 2011 132,918 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 132,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 128,548 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 128,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 119,103 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 111,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 100,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 100,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high level brake lamp not working

nearside front fog lamp not working and is also damaged

Pass 30 May 2006 83,044 miles

slight cut in n/s rear tyre

Fail 19 May 2006 83,084 miles

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

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

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

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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W42 LAM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W42 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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W42 LAM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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