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W78 LAB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,757 mi
Last recorded106,757 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 LAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2018 106,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion behind front wheel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion behind front wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2017 101,870 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 98,304 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 98,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2015 91,114 miles

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

O/s front axle has slight oil leak.

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 91,074 miles

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

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

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

O/s front axle has slight oil leak.

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 May 2014 82,530 miles

light corrosion rear chassis

Fail 24 Apr 2014 82,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,810 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

NOTED WELDING REPAIRS TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING

Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,085 miles

both rear tyres have fine cracks on outer edges

both rear tyres have uneven wear across tread area

n/s front tyre has a nail in tread area

n/s rear tyre has a nail in tread area

slight screen damage in zone *a* swept area

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes to flexy hoses

Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,860 miles

slight screen damage in zone *a* swept area

Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres show uneven wear across tread area

slight fluffing on o/s rear outer seat belt

slight split in n/s wiper blade

Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,871 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Please note there is corrison showing to o/s/r chassis rail by tow bar

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Please note there is a stone chip to n/s/f headlight but not effecting patton

Pass 31 Mar 2007 44,740 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 38,386 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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W78 LAB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W78 LAB, 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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W78 LAB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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