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W538 TCA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Maroon Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,447 mi
Last recorded100,447 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 TCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 100,447 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 100,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 91,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,160 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 80,607 miles

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

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

Tail pipe from rear silencer missing

Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,868 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 74,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,693 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 70,692 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,278 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 63,278 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 58,193 miles

Front nos plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 58,193 miles

Front nos plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,712 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,537 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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W538 TCA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Maroon with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W538 TCA, 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 W538 TCA registered?

W538 TCA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W538 TCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W538 TCA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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