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W985 MCH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,774 mi
Last recorded140,774 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 MCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 140,774 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 140,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 135,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

Fail 10 Mar 2022 135,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

Pass 2 Apr 2021 129,201 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 126,148 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Slight coolant leak at nearside of engine

Underside of vehicle corroded in various areas but not excessive.

Pass 5 Nov 2018 121,832 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front roll bar unit slight leak off side

suspension hydraulic unit all pipes corroded

suspension pipes corroded rear roll bar unit

Pass 16 Nov 2017 112,655 miles

all flexi ferrules corroded

both front coilsprings corroded

chassis corroded slightly

slight play in offside front upper and lower ball joints

Fail 14 Nov 2017 112,655 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all flexi ferrules corroded

both front coilsprings corroded

chassis corroded slightly

slight play in offside front upper and lower ball joints

Pass 3 Oct 2016 106,183 miles

Advanced corrosion to all areas but particularly rear chassis .

Pass 2 Oct 2015 101,954 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 96,375 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,935 miles

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

chassis corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,081 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 75,721 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 70,120 miles

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 65,856 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 59,551 miles

front tyre inner edges wearing slightly

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 25 Apr 2007 52,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 52,173 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 42,719 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 42,719 miles

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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W985 MCH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W985 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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W985 MCH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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