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W885 LAA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,752 mi
Last recorded161,752 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW885 LAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 161,752 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 161,752 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

nearside plus offside front tyres deviod of tread on inner edge

signs of power steering leek

Pass 23 Jan 2015 156,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

suspension fluid level low

Fail 21 Jan 2015 156,453 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

suspension fluid level low

Pass 16 Jan 2014 150,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight play in front upper and lower balljoints offside and nearside

rear chassis corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2013 145,557 miles

Coolant leak from frontal area of engine

Nearside rear chassis rail swollen due to corrosion

Nearside rear tyre has deep cut

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake back plate oily

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension valve block damp

Pass 15 Jan 2013 145,557 miles

Coolant leak from frontal area of engine

Nearside rear chassis rail swollen due to corrosion

Nearside rear tyre has deep cut

Offside rear brake back plate oily

Suspension valve block damp

Pass 13 Jan 2012 140,999 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

high level brake lamp inopertive

nearside rear tyre pearished in the tread also has some deep cuts

offside rear hub seal slight leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 140,950 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

high level brake lamp inopertive

nearside rear tyre pearished in the tread also has some deep cuts

offside rear hub seal slight leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 135,760 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 135,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 129,444 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 129,444 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 123,776 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 120,267 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 115,430 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 104,461 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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W885 LAA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W885 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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W885 LAA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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