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W783 SCE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,067 mi
Last recorded109,067 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW783 SCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 109,067 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 108,842 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak from bleed pipe on rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 108,415 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 108,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 107,804 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to inner wings under bonnet but not excessive within prescribed areas

Fail 29 Nov 2017 107,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to inner wings under bonnet but not excessive within prescribed areas

Fail 24 Nov 2017 107,747 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Front To Rear Suspension Pipes Rusted.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 107,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint Top and bottom joint (2.5.A.3b)

Both front shock lower bushes slightly deterioated

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Slight corrosion near abs unit on inner wing

Suspension pipes corroded slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2016 103,782 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 103,776 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking above chassis by rear axle (3.6.A.1)

Centre exhaust box rear mount broken, but system still supported

Pass 22 Apr 2016 102,030 miles

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

rear seats down at time of test so unable to check all seat belts

Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,158 miles

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

ace system removed

Fail 20 Apr 2015 99,158 miles

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

Offside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

suspension fluid level below min

Pass 24 Apr 2014 97,324 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 94,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

light corrosion on n/s/r chassis.

most of chassis covered in surface corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2013 94,769 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

light corrosion on n/s/r chassis.

most of chassis covered in surface corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2012 92,267 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear hangers corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2012 92,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 91,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/fwheel binding

steering box damp

Pass 26 Oct 2009 88,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 88,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 82,129 miles

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

Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2008 82,129 miles

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

Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2008 77,579 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes corroded

unable to see inner brake pads

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 29 Mar 2007 70,804 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 65,411 miles

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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W783 SCE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W783 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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W783 SCE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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