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W72 MSC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

174,215 mi
Last recorded174,215 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 MSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 174,215 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 167,367 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 159,548 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 151,257 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 144,362 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 138,492 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 210,911 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 122,516 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 116,729 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 108,983 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 108,983 miles

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 96,239 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 80,025 miles

rear brake pipes heavly waxed

Fail 16 Jul 2008 80,012 miles

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

rear brake pipes heavly waxed

Pass 18 Aug 2007 72,566 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 66,073 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 64,258 miles

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

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 MSC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MSC, 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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What year was W72 MSC registered?

W72 MSC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W72 MSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W72 MSC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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