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W887 MET

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

245,496 mi
Last recorded245,496 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW887 MET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 245,496 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 384,158 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff mount bushes worn

Fail 17 Mar 2014 384,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear diff mount bushes worn

Pass 7 Feb 2013 222,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

driver's seat torn

pedal rubbers showing signs of wear

rear n/s tyre worn on inner shoulder, approaching limit

rear step pivot deteriorating, corrosive

under side soiled

Fail 30 Jan 2013 222,290 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

driver's seat torn

pedal rubbers showing signs of wear

rear n/s tyre worn on inner shoulder, approaching limit

rear step pivot deteriorating, corrosive

under side soiled

Pass 10 Aug 2011 202,631 miles

front ball joints slight lift eveident

o/s front ball joint dust boot deteriated

rear discs showing wear

rear pads getting low

soiled underside

Fail 8 Aug 2011 202,628 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

front ball joints slight lift eveident

o/s front ball joint dust boot deteriated

rear discs showing wear

rear pads getting low

soiled underside

Pass 16 Jul 2010 186,793 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner tread and app limit

rear tread app limit

soiled underside

Fail 30 Mar 2010 182,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2009 168,605 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 165,545 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 155,197 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 149,804 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 149,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 148,548 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 148,548 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 139,640 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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W887 MET is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W887 MET, 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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What year was W887 MET registered?

W887 MET is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W887 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W887 MET shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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