MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension levelling valve modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside suspension not level
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount by front outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing corroded by abs pump (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside suspension not level
Nearside suspension slightly lower
Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system slightly noisy
nearside rear chassis slight corrosion
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corroded (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corroded (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both not in correct position (8.2.2)
front w/screen damaged not in swpt area
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/s/f anti-roll 'D' bush worn
Rear chassis corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/s/f anti-roll 'D' bush worn
Rear chassis corroded
offside front tyre worn bald on very inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W978 MFB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 W978 MFB, 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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W978 MFB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.
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