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W42 LCH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

199,894 mi
Last recorded199,894 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 199,894 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 199,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 198,215 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 193,888 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 193,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted RUBBING ON TYRE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 186,807 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 175,377 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 165,356 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear fog light lens showing white light to rear

Offside mirror glass damaged

Rear chassis legs/cross members corroding badly.

Fail 15 Nov 2016 165,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded +offside rear inner chassis leg/cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear fog light lens showing white light to rear

Offside mirror glass damaged

Offside mirror glass damaged

Rear chassis legs/cross members corroding badly.

Pass 23 Dec 2015 158,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 158,416 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 149,710 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 149,701 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 140,827 miles

n/s track rod end dust cover deteriorating.

n/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

n/s/r reflector/fog light damaged/showing white light.

o/s+n/s/f lower shock absorber bushes deteriorating.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

play in front anti roll bar bushes.

play in n/s/f upper+lower ball joints.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 140,827 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s track rod end dust cover deteriorating.

n/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

n/s/r reflector/fog light damaged/showing white light.

o/s+n/s/f lower shock absorber bushes deteriorating.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

play in front anti roll bar bushes.

play in n/s/f upper+lower ball joints.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 131,557 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 124,787 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 116,475 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 116,367 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 107,146 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 106,484 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 95,282 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 82,278 miles

1 sidelight inop on offside rear.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 64,625 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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W42 LCH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W42 LCH, 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 LCH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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