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W216 SMW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,429 mi
Last recorded146,429 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW216 SMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 146,429 miles

S.R.S light on

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 146,429 miles

Nearside Outer Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

S.R.S light on

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 137,916 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 137,916 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 129,520 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 129,520 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

abs light in poor condition

front brake discs worn thin

nsf wiper blade split

osf side marker light not working

srs light on

Pass 30 Jan 2009 118,364 miles

coolant leak

nearside rear seat back not locked in up right position

offside front marker light inop

Fail 26 Jan 2009 118,211 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

nearside rear seat back not locked in up right

offside front marker light inop

Pass 13 Feb 2008 108,022 miles

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

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

egine oil leak n/s.

handbrake travel is long (will require attending to in the near future).

Fail 8 Feb 2008 108,022 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

egine oil leak n/s.

handbrake travel is long (will require attending to in the near future).

Pass 13 Feb 2007 95,947 miles

slight play in o/s/f track rod end, wear in front brake discs, rear tyres close to legal limit, advise change in near future.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 86,113 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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W216 SMW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W216 SMW, 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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What year was W216 SMW registered?

W216 SMW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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