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W438 LBC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

236,978 mi
Last recorded236,978 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 LBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2022 236,978 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by tow bar mounts (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached missing completly (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outrigger corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 235,301 miles

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

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

both side rear outer lower sill slightly corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 235,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both side rear outer lower sill slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 232,451 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 225,709 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 5 May 2018 220,536 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2017 214,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 May 2016 208,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 203,129 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 194,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 194,619 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 183,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 170,729 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 156,796 miles

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 21 Aug 2010 142,625 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 126,885 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 115,803 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 104,078 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 104,073 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 86,034 miles

advise stone chips on screen

advise very slight play in nsf track rod end

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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W438 LBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W438 LBC, 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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W438 LBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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