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W872 KSC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,471 mi
Last recorded100,471 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW872 KSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 100,471 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 98,881 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight corrosion; Chassis, Front & Rear suspension arms, Exhaust, Front & Rear axles, Front springs, Rear anti roll bar

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 98,881 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight corrosion; Chassis, Front & Rear suspension arms, Exhaust, Front & Rear axles, Front springs, Rear anti roll bar

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2014 98,791 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level below minimum

various underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2013 94,862 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 94,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 17 Mar 2012 91,630 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 86,604 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 82,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both side steps very rusty

rear chassis and suspension parts corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2008 78,853 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 69,941 miles

Advice as of test No 353443137458

Fail 21 Aug 2007 69,934 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

drive belt idler pulley bearing noisy

exhaust centre silencer heat shield loose

n/s door mirror adjuster faulty

o/s rear outer sidelight not working

Pass 6 Sep 2006 58,420 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 58,420 miles

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

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

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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W872 KSC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W872 KSC, 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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W872 KSC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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