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W548 KDB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

161,131 mi
Last recorded161,131 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW548 KDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2024 161,131 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

surface corrosion under vehicle some components.

Pass 3 Nov 2022 160,032 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 160,032 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 158,657 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 158,640 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 153,586 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 147,611 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess radiator crossmember rusted (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at weld repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 147,577 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor at body mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at body mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced high beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess radiator crossmember rusted (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at weld repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 143,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 143,584 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber upper mounting area (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged metal ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 141,066 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis has been plated (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 141,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 137,645 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 137,532 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 134,663 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 134,663 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 130,619 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 130,458 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 126,783 miles

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

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

offside front lower bumper bracket slightly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2013 126,783 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside front lower bumper bracket slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 126,760 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 126,758 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear wings insecure due to corrosion

centre stop lamp not working

offside front brake hose bracket insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2012 123,658 miles

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

rear chassis both o/s & n/s corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2012 123,647 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

rear chassis both o/s & n/s corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 116,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 108,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 103,748 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 103,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 98,677 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 92,056 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 82,722 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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W548 KDB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 W548 KDB, 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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W548 KDB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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