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W873 LAN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,696 mi
Last recorded106,696 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW873 LAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 106,696 miles

Underside muddy

Pass 18 Aug 2023 100,157 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 89,119 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 87,314 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 80,961 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 75,593 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,545 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 72,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 69,851 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,699 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 63,606 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,780 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 60,780 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak from full flow filter

Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 56,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,279 miles

both rear tyres stepped on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,431 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 43,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 32,089 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 32,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 24,697 miles

Front no plate starting to deteriorate.

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,007 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Feb 2007 22,170 miles

all tyres cracking on walls

Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,895 miles

slight movment in n/s/f track rod end

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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W873 LAN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W873 LAN, 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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W873 LAN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W873 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W873 LAN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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