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W796 SLB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

206,837 mi
Last recorded206,837 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW796 SLB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2024 206,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 205,743 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 205,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 200,840 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 197,442 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust poor condition

various underside corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2019 188,158 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 181,294 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 176,266 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 176,263 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 169,809 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Rear Body has slight corrosion Underbody chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 169,748 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Rear Body has slight corrosion Underbody chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 163,220 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 163,220 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 2 May 2014 150,736 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 130,198 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 129,142 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 105,887 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 102,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 87,973 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 71,028 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 54,989 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 49,439 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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W796 SLB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W796 SLB, 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 W796 SLB registered?

W796 SLB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W796 SLB safe to buy?

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