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W978 MFB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

192,102 mi
Last recorded192,102 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 MFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 192,102 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 186,614 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 186,604 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 185,169 miles

Nearside suspension slightly lower

Pass 3 Sep 2019 180,518 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 167,974 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system slightly noisy

nearside rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2017 163,175 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 163,175 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 151,507 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 151,504 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 143,889 miles

front w/screen damaged not in swpt area

Pass 24 Jul 2014 130,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f anti-roll 'D' bush worn

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 130,854 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 120,606 miles

offside front tyre worn bald on very inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 119,392 miles

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)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 119,379 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 117,362 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 117,362 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 115,310 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 110,276 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 102,133 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 84,845 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 84,845 miles

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?

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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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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