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W840 SBC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,195 mi
Last recorded143,195 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW840 SBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 143,195 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 143,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering 3 places (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering 3 places (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2023 139,964 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 138,512 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 138,508 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill near body mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced near body mount in rear of front wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill near body mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near front of sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 138,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/ body sill corroded /holed (non structural)

Fail 30 Apr 2019 138,470 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 133,580 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded

front and rear trailing arm bushes deterating

Fail 29 Mar 2018 133,575 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)

Nearside Gas suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL / BODY MOUNT (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER REAR WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)

Offside Gas suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL /BODY MOUNT (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

FRONT AND REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES DETERATING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 133,513 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x-member near anti roll bar mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill end area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear suspension level sensor broken off chassis

Pass 10 Sep 2016 128,200 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s and n/s rear height level sensors broken

Fail 31 Aug 2016 128,103 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s and n/s rear height level sensors broken

Pass 16 Jun 2015 124,189 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 124,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 122,284 miles

rear chassis excessive corrosion

self leveling pipe leaking fluid.

Pass 21 May 2013 118,735 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 112,288 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 112,288 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 107,768 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 107,768 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 101,979 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 95,012 miles

Advise front discs lipped.

Advise near side front tyre getting low.

Advise underbody corrosion protection.

Coolant leak

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 95,012 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Advise front discs lipped.

Advise near side front tyre getting low.

Advise underbody corrosion protection.

Advise wiper blades splitting.

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 87,553 miles

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 5 Jun 2007 80,946 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 80,946 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 6 Jun 2006 74,082 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 74,082 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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W840 SBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W840 SBC, 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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W840 SBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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