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W437 MDB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,381 mi
Last recorded165,381 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW437 MDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 165,381 miles

Central Rear EXHAUST HANGER MISSING

Fail 30 May 2018 165,381 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear EXHAUST HANGER MISSING

Pass 7 Feb 2017 161,685 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 4 Feb 2016 157,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 2 Feb 2016 157,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 22 Jan 2015 153,228 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 151,148 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 151,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 147,818 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 140,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 140,956 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 136,438 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 136,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 116,517 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 116,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 179,252 miles

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

O/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

Fail 10 Dec 2008 111,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

O/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

Pass 28 Feb 2008
Pass 3 Mar 2007 98,827 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 98,732 miles

Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 92,107 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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W437 MDB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W437 MDB, 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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W437 MDB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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