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W48 MUD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,363 mi
Last recorded131,363 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 131,363 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2016 131,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis behind cat on off side front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 124,297 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 124,274 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 119,590 miles

General surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 10 Dec 2013 119,548 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

General surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 8 Dec 2012 111,448 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 103,939 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 97,630 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 17 Sep 2009 97,627 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Jun 2008 91,178 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)

no highline brake light

Fail 13 Jun 2008 91,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no highline brake light

Pass 16 May 2007 85,136 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 77,678 miles

All four tyres are getting close to the legal limit.

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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W48 MUD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W48 MUD, 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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What year was W48 MUD registered?

W48 MUD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W48 MUD safe to buy?

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