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W938 MAK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,191 mi
Last recorded147,191 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW938 MAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2022 147,191 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 143,863 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 141,806 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 141,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 140,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 140,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 137,173 miles

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)

radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 137,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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)

radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 132,457 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Front diff leaking oil at offside

Front radiator support heavily corroded

Nearside front wiper torn on ends

Oil leak

Vehicle heavily waxoiled not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Sep 2016 132,448 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant level below minimum

Front diff leaking oil at offside

Front radiator support heavily corroded

Nearside front wiper torn on ends

Oil leak

Vehicle heavily waxoiled not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2015 126,028 miles

Both rear tyres has cuts to outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight leak

Vehicle has a lot of corrosion to the chassis on the rear

Fail 19 Aug 2014 120,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear discs corroded on outer surface

brake pipes under sealed not allowing full inspection

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre castleating on the inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 120,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

both rear discs corroded on outer surface

brake pipes under sealed not allowing full inspection

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre castleating on the inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 115,273 miles

Rear chassis corroded but not holed or excessive

Slight leak from front diff

Slight leak from steering box

Pass 30 Aug 2012 108,641 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 108,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 97,213 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 97,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 89,636 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 89,636 miles

Centre Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 79,988 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 79,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 73,807 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on steering box

Pass 13 Jul 2007 61,958 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 46,034 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 30,851 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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W938 MAK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W938 MAK, 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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W938 MAK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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