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W712 KFS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

246,521 mi
Last recorded246,521 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW712 KFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 246,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

dampness around steering box

rear chassi slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 231,681 miles

Oil leak

corrosion both front under wheelarch areas

dampness around nearside rear hub seal

dampness around steering box

Pass 23 Feb 2013 216,558 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

both rear bump stops missing

corrision to rear chasiss

welding repairs to rear chassis

Fail 16 Feb 2013 216,558 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

both rear bump stops missing

corrision to rear chasiss

welding repairs to rear chassis

Pass 23 Feb 2012 199,361 miles

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)

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2012 199,361 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 189,927 miles

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

Oil leak

slight surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 22 Jan 2010 178,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 162,721 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2008 151,254 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 151,252 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

freeplay at steering wheel

headlamp aims on upper limits

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2007 144,753 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 144,668 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2005 134,613 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2005 122,794 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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W712 KFS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W712 KFS, 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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W712 KFS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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