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W96 LAB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,192 mi
Last recorded148,192 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW96 LAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 148,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear chassis undersealed

Fail 5 Sep 2018 148,192 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear chassis undersealed

Pass 23 Aug 2017 138,299 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 138,299 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 127,345 miles

Chassis has corrosion

Front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 127,345 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Chassis has corrosion

Front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 115,074 miles

All 4 tyres are perished

N/S/F lower shock bush heavily deteriorated BUT no excessive play

N/S/F tyre damaged on the sidewall BUT not deep enough to reach ply/cords

N/S/F tyre has been damaged BUT not deep enough to reach the cord/plys

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush deteriorated (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F lower shock bush heavily deteriorated BUT no excessive play

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush deteriorated (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion to the chassis, particly around the rear of the vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2015 115,074 miles

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

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

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

All 4 tyres are perished

N/S/F lower shock bush heavily deteriorated BUT no excessive play

N/S/F tyre has been damaged BUT not deep enough to reach the cord/plys

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F lower shock bush heavily deteriorated BUT no excessive play

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion to the chassis, particly around the rear of the vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2014 110,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres cracking on side walls

chassis corroded at rear

Pass 1 Aug 2013 106,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 102,308 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 102,307 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 98,527 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 98,527 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 92,883 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 85,230 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 83,576 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 73,835 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 62,602 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 62,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 54,079 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 54,079 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W96 LAB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W96 LAB, 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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W96 LAB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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