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W48 XPP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,336 mi
Last recorded148,336 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 XPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 148,336 miles

Corrosion to main chassis and underside

Front Radiator support corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension components corroded in general

Pass 7 Oct 2021 142,214 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

coolant low

underside corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 142,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

coolant low

underside corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 140,996 miles

Coolant level low

Exhaust rear joint deteriorated

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

Rear chassis rail corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 140,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust rear joint deteriorated

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear bump stop missing

Rear chassis rail corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

chassis, under body various other components corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2019

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

chassis, under body various other components corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 137,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 132,298 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 136,296 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 134,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

chassis corroded offside rear by towbar fixing

Fail 13 Oct 2016 134,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

chassis corroded offside rear by towbar fixing

Pass 20 Oct 2015 130,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted adult belts not fully checked

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 130,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Lower Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted adult belts not fully checked

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 125,494 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 121,996 miles

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

brake pipes coated in grease/wax

Fail 11 Sep 2013 121,996 miles

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

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

brake pipes coated in grease/wax

Pass 17 Jul 2012 119,534 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 117,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 117,895 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 115,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 110,244 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 106,330 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 101,346 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 92,909 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres perishing on walls

steering box showing signs of slight leak

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 XPP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XPP, 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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W48 XPP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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