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W787 AEC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

183,452 mi
Last recorded183,452 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW787 AEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2018 183,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both rear chassis several places (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing holed and corroded

both side steps corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 176,229 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion near body mount.

Fail 9 Oct 2017 176,219 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Corrosion near body mount.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 169,972 miles

General under body corrosion

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 166,030 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 22 Sep 2015 166,023 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 13 Sep 2014 162,919 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 160,024 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 15,982 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 153,585 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2012 153,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

front prop shaft has bolt missing

Pass 30 Jul 2011 139,103 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

front cross member corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2011 139,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

front cross member corroded

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 124,036 miles

Front cross member corroded

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 124,034 miles

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

Front cross member corroded

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 110,932 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 110,716 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 97,649 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 85,831 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 75,782 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 67,205 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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W787 AEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W787 AEC, 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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W787 AEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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