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W97 LCH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,250 mi
Last recorded133,250 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 LCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 133,250 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 130,224 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 129,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 127,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 122,118 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 118,462 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 114,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis wing corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis sill step brackets corroded+hold (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis wing corroded+hold (6.1.B.1a)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 114,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis wing corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis sill step brackets corroded+hold (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis wing corroded+hold (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 110,951 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 107,231 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 104,804 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 104,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 100,265 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 94,970 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 89,469 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 82,440 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 76,378 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 67,772 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 60,512 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 7 Oct 2005 50,070 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 50,061 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.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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W97 LCH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W97 LCH, 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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W97 LCH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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