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W885 SLA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

219,799 mi
Last recorded219,799 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW885 SLA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 219,799 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

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

General under body/chassis corrosion

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides and bump stops missing (2.4.C.1b)

Registration lamps deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 216,052 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Front cross member/radiator support very corroded

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

Oil leak/s

Rear bump stops missing

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

Registration lamps deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 213,177 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level topped up (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Coolant level low 1.5 liters added

Front cross member/radiator support corroded

Oil leak/s

Rear bump stops missing

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 213,170 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch paedle rubber missing

front crossmember rusted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 209,206 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 196,702 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2012 183,484 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 175,647 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 175,647 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 16,324 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 163,424 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 158,738 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 158,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 145,220 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 133,680 miles

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

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 SLA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold 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 W885 SLA, 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 SLA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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