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W79 LRH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,403 mi
Last recorded109,403 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 LRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 109,403 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 109,394 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside chassis corroded/holed outside prescribed area

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides(nsf chassis) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underside (chassis/suspension components) have general corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2021 109,168 miles

Chassis and sill sections corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (nearside front chassis) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis, both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 13 Oct 2020 108,885 miles

Chassis and sill sections corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (nearside front chassis) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 108,101 miles

nearside front fog light not working

auxiliary belt deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2019 108,028 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

auxiliary belt deteriorated

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 19 Apr 2018 106,241 miles

All four front brake hose ferrules corroded.

Chassis has general corrosion, none considered excessive at this time.

Fluid pipes to rear anti-roll bar leaking and to front corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 106,131 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

All four front brake hose ferrules corroded.

Chassis has general corrosion, none considered excessive at this time.

Fluid pipes to rear anti-roll bar leaking and to front corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 102,290 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing sounds dry when rotated, further attention recommended.

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

Rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

substantial corrosion to chassis, mostly rear. in my opinion this may have resulted in reduced strength. rectification recommended.

Fail 27 Mar 2017 102,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing sounds dry when rotated, further attention recommended.

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

Rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

substantial corrosion to chassis, mostly rear. in my opinion this may have resulted in reduced strength. rectification recommended.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 97,343 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust front section (flexi) deteriorated

front crossmember corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 96,836 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2014 92,353 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 88,444 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

alternator belt frayed

bnoth rear tyres cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear step corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 81,114 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 81,114 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 77,512 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 73,812 miles

centre stop light not working

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

airbag light staying on

Pass 6 Mar 2008 70,574 miles

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

airbag light staying on

Pass 5 Mar 2007 66,281 miles

airbag light staying on

Pass 16 Mar 2006 58,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W79 LRH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 W79 LRH, 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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W79 LRH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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