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W788 TCW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,646 mi
Last recorded131,646 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW788 TCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 131,646 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 130,023 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 119,330 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 119,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 114,336 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 109,757 miles

side steps have been removed

underside of vehcle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2013 109,757 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

underside of vehcle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2012 105,200 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 105,187 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 102,325 miles

rear chassis slight corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2011 102,323 miles

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

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

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

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

rear chassis slight corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2010 90,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 90,289 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 85,860 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 75,179 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 61,019 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 58,791 miles

srs light on

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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W788 TCW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W788 TCW, 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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What year was W788 TCW registered?

W788 TCW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W788 TCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W788 TCW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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