MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,632 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above rear chasis crossmember (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective After centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rearmost rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
hydraulic suspension pipes are corroded
Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both offside front ,upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
hydraulic suspension pipes are corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front engine oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front suspension fluid in reservoir below minimum
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front side light dim
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front engine oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front suspension fluid in reservoir below minimum
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front side light dim
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel filter damp with fuel
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front wheel bearing has a slight noise
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front shock absorber turret has slight corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front shock absorber turret has slight corrosion
Oil leak
Rear bump stops missing
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear tyres cracking
Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both front tyres worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Both front tyres woarn on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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W778 SCE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 W778 SCE, 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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W778 SCE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.
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