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W908 LBC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

156,941 mi
Last recorded156,941 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW908 LBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 156,941 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing outer wall

Pass 14 Mar 2016 153,604 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 149,093 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 145,434 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 145,431 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 143,776 miles

ns rear brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2013 143,772 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

ns rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2012 141,967 miles

ACE pipes in very poor condition

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 141,962 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

ACE pipes in very poor condition

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 137,709 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

radius arm bushs starting to split

Fail 7 Mar 2011 137,702 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

radius arm bushs starting to split

Pass 5 Mar 2010 130,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2010 130,437 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2009 122,884 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 122,884 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 108,734 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 108,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 96,244 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 96,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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W908 LBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W908 LBC, 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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W908 LBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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