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W496 KPD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,034 mi
Last recorded121,034 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 KPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 121,034 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear bumber damaged / repaired

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 110,521 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 93,189 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 93,085 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 87,894 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 79,171 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 76,559 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 74,330 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 72,137 miles

power steering pump has a slight leak.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 69,432 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 66,869 miles

o/s/r tyre getting close to limit on inside of tread.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 59,732 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 56,206 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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W496 KPD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 W496 KPD, 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 W496 KPD registered?

W496 KPD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W496 KPD safe to buy?

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