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W704 KBJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

271,163 mi
Last recorded271,163 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW704 KBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 271,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear( both) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 259,327 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 248,471 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chiped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 237,354 miles

Both side steps corroded

Nearside Front half shaft leaking

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 237,353 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both side steps corroded

Nearside Front half shaft leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 223,653 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut but not down to cords

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both sidesteps are corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 210,958 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 209,915 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 209,701 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 205,472 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 205,472 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 200,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 195,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 195,275 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 189,779 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 178,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

object in o/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2009 178,054 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

object in o/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2008 142,484 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 142,484 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 May 2007 110,425 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 83,477 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 83,408 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W704 KBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W704 KBJ, 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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W704 KBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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