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W943 LBC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

207,115 mi
Last recorded207,115 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW943 LBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 207,115 miles

Condensation in OSF headlamp.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Horn not working properly Not very loud. (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion at OSR chassis rail by original towing eye. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 207,075 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction NSF wiper parks half way up screen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSF chassis rail. Inner. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSR chassis rail near body mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Condensation in OSF headlamp.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Horn not working properly Not very loud. (7.7 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mount removed from front screen. ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion at OSR chassis rail by original towing eye. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 201,779 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 201,778 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 197,089 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Jun 2016 189,039 miles

front cross member rusty

n/s/f and o/s/f body mounts rusty

oil leak

rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Jun 2015 183,182 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front bumper bar rusted badly

Fail 1 Jun 2015 183,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front bumper bar rusted badly

Pass 5 Jul 2014 178,345 miles

Both rear suspenson pipes corroded

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight leak from steering box

Slightly corroding in places under side of vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2013 174,622 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion under side of vehicle

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 18 Jun 2012 169,519 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 158,642 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 154,592 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 132,582 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 124,705 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 117,485 miles

damage to windscreen

rear brake pipes started to rust

slight play in steering ball joint

Pass 7 Apr 2006 112,972 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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W943 LBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W943 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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What year was W943 LBC registered?

W943 LBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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