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W744 KBJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

291,806 mi
Last recorded291,806 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW744 KBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 291,806 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 289,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 282,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front all front brake hoses ferrules covered in underseal

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill body mount showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 282,151 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner face of chassis in front of rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front all front brake hoses ferrules covered in underseal

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill body mount showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 276,456 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle end ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 276,415 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of sill / body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle end ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 271,936 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 265,276 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 255,803 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 246,413 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 236,654 miles

corrosion evident o/s/r chassis rail

Pass 26 May 2015 224,063 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 216,607 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 216,300 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 206,129 miles

Both Sidses Front Suspension Turrets Showing Signs Of Corrosion.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 206,129 miles

Both Sidses Front Suspension Turrets Showing Signs Of Corrosion.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 204,218 miles

Both Front Suspension Turrets Showing Signs Of Corrosion.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 204,217 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Both Front Suspension Turrets Showing Signs Of Corrosion.

Both Sides Rear Inner Brake Pads Low.

N/S/R Fog Light Inop.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 196,352 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 189,122 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 176,509 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 176,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 159,398 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 158,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 157,257 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

O/S/R Chassis becoming corroded

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 157,257 miles

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

O/S/R Chassis becoming corroded

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 144,885 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 132,466 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2007 132,466 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2006 117,117 miles

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

passenger side rear bump stop missing

Fail 20 Apr 2006 117,117 miles

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

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

passenger side rear bump stop missing

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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W744 KBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 W744 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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W744 KBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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