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W734 MCN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

116,138 mi
Last recorded116,138 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW734 MCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 116,138 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 25 Sep 2020 116,036 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated not secured (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Body mountings corroded.

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/s & O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner wings corroded N/s & O/s

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp inop

Offside Front CV boot splitting.

Pass 9 Oct 2019 114,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s & O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion around body mountings

Tow bar mounts corroded

possible power steering leak

Fail 30 Sep 2019 184,173 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking possibly fuel filter housing also (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front to rear (front section) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front to rear (front section) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s & O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion around body mountings

Tow bar mounts corroded

possible power steering leak

Pass 9 Oct 2018 111,302 miles

Front Cross member seriously corroded

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s & O/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Possible power steering fluid leak at front O/s

Rear Tyres worn unevenly.

Fail 3 Oct 2018 111,301 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg / towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire around fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pads breaking up

Front Cross member seriously corroded

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s & O/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Possible power steering fluid leak at front O/s

Rear Tyres worn unevenly.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 107,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Positioning lamp N/S/R is brighter than the O/S/R

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 107,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Front steering rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Front steering rod near drop link (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Positioning lamp N/S/R is brighter than the O/S/R

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 98,924 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 98,924 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded abs unit to n/s/f flexi hose for rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 90,184 miles

front bumper support corroded away

Fail 17 Sep 2015 90,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure a.b.s wire (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front bumper support corroded away

Pass 22 Mar 2014 79,450 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 79,438 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 75,929 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,996 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 72,996 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 68,215 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 68,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 63,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 60,060 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 60,051 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 54,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,862 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 46,710 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 46,710 miles

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

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

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

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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W734 MCN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 W734 MCN, 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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W734 MCN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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