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W878 SFT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,896 mi
Last recorded146,896 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 SFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2020 146,896 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 141,340 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 141,340 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing Both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 133,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 133,497 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 125,847 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 125,847 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s and o/s chassis (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016
Pass 21 Nov 2015 108,088 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 103,003 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 96,277 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 92,617 miles

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

chassis corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 92,617 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 89,033 miles

steering box leaking

Fail 24 Oct 2011 89,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering box leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2010 85,973 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 85,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 81,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 81,220 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 75,108 miles

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

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

n/s/f shock absorber mounting plate nuts loose

Fail 22 Dec 2007 75,060 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 67,009 miles

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

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

n/s/f shock absorber mounting plate nuts loose

Fail 15 Nov 2006 67,009 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f shock absorber mounting plate nuts loose

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2005 58,325 miles

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

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

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 SFT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SFT, 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 SFT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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