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W72 LTA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,361 mi
Last recorded111,361 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 LTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2015 111,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 108,576 miles

Both rear tyre walls perished

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

Oil leak

Rear bump stops missing

Rear chaissis blackend out with under seal

Repairs to rear chassis

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Apr 2014 108,443 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Both rear tyre walls perished

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

Oil leak

Rear bump stops missing

Rear chaissis blackend out with under seal

Repairs to rear chassis

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2013 105,192 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

rear bump stops missing

rear chassis rusty and been blacked out

tow bar been removed

Pass 19 Apr 2012 102,259 miles

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

rear chassis blacked out

Pass 22 Feb 2011 94,405 miles

rear chassis rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2010 86,746 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 77,565 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,487 miles

Corrosion evident behind spring mounting.

Front pads showing wear.

Rear brake pipes in poor condition.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 59,234 miles

Chassis showing corrosion.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 50,142 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 50,128 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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W72 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W72 LTA, 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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W72 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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