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W499 KCB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

150,979 mi
Last recorded150,979 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 KCB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 150,979 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside, inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis legs, nearside and offside (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle underside heavily soiled

Pass 25 Nov 2019 149,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 149,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged and water ingress (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Touching flexible brake hose on lock to lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 141,794 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Lower Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside & nearside main chassis by fuel tank (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 132,471 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front of hub (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play first joint off steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear of hub (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside & nearside main chassis rails, each side of fuel tank (6.6.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 124,381 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 124,141 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 123,744 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 122,865 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 121,735 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 119,132 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 116,138 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 108,373 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 98,503 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 83,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 71,566 miles

chassis corroding

main brake pipes corroding

power steering pump damp possible 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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W499 KCB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W499 KCB, 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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W499 KCB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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