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W878 KNN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,483 mi
Last recorded211,483 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 KNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 211,483 miles

both chassis rails slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front fog light insecure

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 6 Nov 2009 128,317 miles

both chassis rails slightly corroded

fluid around nearside rear backing plate(possible axel seal)

front number plate slightly discolered

front to rear metal brake pipe above axel slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear front trailing arm bush slightly perished

rear of vehicle slightly damaged

roof leaking

Fail 5 Nov 2009 128,303 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

fluid around nearside rear backing plate(possible axel seal)

front number plate slightly discolered

front to rear metal brake pipe above axel slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear front trailing arm bush slightly perished

rear of vehicle slightly damaged

roof leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2008 121,570 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

nearside front inner stabilizer arm bush slighty perished

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

offside rear inner stabilizer arm bush slighty perished

Fail 4 Nov 2008 121,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

nearside front inner stabilizer arm bush slighty perished

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

offside rear inner stabilizer arm bush slighty perished

traction control light on

Pass 4 Aug 2007 95,863 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

front bumper damaged

nearside rear wing damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2007 95,848 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

nearside rear wing damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2006 81,927 miles

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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W878 KNN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W878 KNN, 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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W878 KNN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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