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W856 KAP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,842 mi
Last recorded160,842 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW856 KAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 160,842 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak from around the self levelling system ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2016 160,838 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak from around the self levelling system ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 154,000 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 153,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 147,995 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 141,248 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Jul 2013 141,247 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jul 2012 137,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 128,441 miles

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

Oil leak

Underbody corroding

Fail 9 May 2011 128,438 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Underbody corroding

Pass 12 May 2010 113,606 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/s/r bump stop rubber missing

Pass 11 May 2009 94,593 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2009 94,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 76,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 63,722 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 63,722 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 48,029 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)

Fail 16 May 2006 48,029 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)

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

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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W856 KAP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W856 KAP, 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 W856 KAP registered?

W856 KAP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W856 KAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W856 KAP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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