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W726 KBJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

217,527 mi
Last recorded217,527 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW726 KBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2020 217,527 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above diff (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind shock absorber,airbag and fuel filter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind front radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2018 204,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os lower shock bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis week in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 204,637 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis holed suspension area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak excessive (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached excessive play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering hoses wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os lower shock bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis week in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under side off vehicle covered in fluid (suspect fuel) rubber bushes/boots contaminated

Pass 13 Sep 2017 192,565 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 192,565 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 187,297 miles

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

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cup (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cup (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 187,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch To Floor Near Body Mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch To Floor Near Body Mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cup (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cup (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2015 182,130 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 173,831 miles

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

vehicle underside becoming corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 164,705 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 164,705 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

hogh level brake light not working

Pass 21 Jan 2012 153,240 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 144,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

corrosion within 30 cm of o/s/f and n/s/f body mounts ,not excessive

o/s/r chassis starting to corrode

Fail 1 Feb 2011 144,454 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

corrosion within 30 cm of o/s/f and n/s/f body mounts ,not excessive

drivers wiper starting to split but clearing screen effectively

o/s/r chassis starting to corrode

Pass 9 Feb 2010 136,208 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 136,199 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 123,822 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 111,804 miles

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

wiper blades split

Pass 6 Mar 2007 101,308 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 97,470 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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W726 KBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 W726 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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W726 KBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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