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W977 MCH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

202,414 mi
Last recorded202,414 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW977 MCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 202,414 miles

surface corrosion

suspension component weapy

Fail 22 Apr 2017 202,412 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis multiple places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis multiple places (2.4.A.3)

surface corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2016 192,581 miles

oil leak

surface corrosion to rear chassis rails

Pass 25 Apr 2015 183,402 miles

surface corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2014 174,326 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 161,366 miles

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

nearside rear chassis corroded

rear brake pads very close to minimum limit

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2013 161,360 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

nearside rear chassis corroded

rear brake pads very close to minimum limit

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2012 147,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

underside of vechicle very rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2011 132,239 miles

1x washer o/s jet n/w

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

front brake discs worn/lipped

oil leaks

various under body/components corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2011 132,227 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

1x washer o/s jet n/w

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

front brake discs worn/lipped

o/s headlamp glass cracked/holed.pattern poor

oil leaks

various under body/components corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 126,048 miles

drivers door mirror taped on

suspension fluid pipes corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2010 126,048 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror taped on

suspension fluid pipes corroded

Pass 2 May 2009 118,427 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 109,983 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 100,141 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 88,804 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 88,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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W977 MCH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 W977 MCH, 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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W977 MCH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 2000.

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