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W686 LAM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,945 mi
Last recorded147,945 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW686 LAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 147,945 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 147,935 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 139,714 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear light unit has slight damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear of chassis is corroded near tow bar mounting

steering damper has slight play in bush

Pass 18 Aug 2016 128,996 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 128,996 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 123,651 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge /stepped tread

Fail 5 Aug 2015 123,282 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge /stepped tread

Pass 18 Aug 2014 116,635 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 5 Aug 2014 116,319 miles

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

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Aug 2013 109,665 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 109,596 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 102,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 95,081 miles

Chassis surface rust

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 95,081 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Chassis surface rust

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 88,394 miles

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

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

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

advise some oil around steering box and drop arm from steering box

Fail 29 Jul 2010 88,394 miles

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

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

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

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

advise some oil around steering box and drop arm from steering box

Pass 6 May 2009 80,220 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 73,628 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 65,989 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 57,923 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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W686 LAM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W686 LAM, 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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W686 LAM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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