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W596 TLF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,451 mi
Last recorded149,451 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 TLF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 149,451 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 149,451 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 149,440 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dirt in lamps (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

center brake light inop

major oil leak

o/s reverse light inop

Pass 6 Nov 2015 127,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 127,621 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 125,511 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 115,918 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 109,281 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Dec 2011 102,136 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 93,352 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 86,954 miles

srs light on

Fail 8 Dec 2009 86,864 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 6 Dec 2008 81,318 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 76,530 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 71,824 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 71,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 66,617 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 66,617 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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W596 TLF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W596 TLF, 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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W596 TLF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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