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W96 WHD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

187,501 mi
Last recorded187,501 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW96 WHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 May 2021 187,501 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulk head corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Rear discs corroded

t\c light on

under side corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 186,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 186,521 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2016 172,186 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis platted !!!! (6.1.B.2)

crack to front screen out of driver,s vew !!!!

Pass 19 Jun 2015 171,529 miles

under body rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2014 171,664 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 171,283 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advisery; general corrosion on centre and rear chassis

advisery; offside suspension pipes corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 171,283 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advisery; general corrosion on centre and rear chassis

advisery; offside suspension pipes corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 170,060 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear air suspension pipes corroded

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 169,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear air suspension pipes corroded

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 161,461 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside and nearside front and rear chassie very corroded

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2011 161,434 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside and nearside front and rear chassie very corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 152,812 miles

Front bumper support corodding

Osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 16 Oct 2009 140,447 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 140,447 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 130,416 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 130,124 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 116,209 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 116,209 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 102,250 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 102,250 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 WHD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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