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W878 LAA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,350 mi
Last recorded184,350 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 LAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 184,350 miles

oil leak

underside corroded but not holed

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 30 Jun 2015 174,068 miles

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

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2015 174,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 May 2014 170,921 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 170,904 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 165,362 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 159,753 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 159,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2011 152,341 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 148,652 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 143,406 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 143,406 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2008 136,189 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 128,451 miles

Nearside rear tyre near limits.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 119,190 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 LAA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W878 LAA, 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 LAA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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