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W227 HBE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

183,612 mi
Last recorded183,612 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW227 HBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 183,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 181,856 miles

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 11 Jun 2022 180,576 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear slight play in all bushes to watts linkage

Pass 25 May 2021 179,347 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 179,310 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front chassis holed outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front chassis holed outside prescribed area

Pass 17 Feb 2020 173,316 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2020 173,316 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2019 172,181 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all wielding on chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear bump stops missingx2

Fail 4 Mar 2019 172,153 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hids fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie around rear axle front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all wielding on chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear bump stops missingx2

Pass 13 Mar 2018 170,388 miles

Nearside Rear brake bind slightly

Rear bump stops missing

rear chassie cracked and corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 165,130 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 265,194 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 265,183 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres becoming perished

Pass 25 Feb 2016 159,371 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 159,333 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front shock towers corroded

both front tyres cut out on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2015 153,848 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 153,848 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

steering box damp

Pass 3 Apr 2014 146,056 miles

power steering box damp

Fail 31 Mar 2014 145,999 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering box damp

Pass 4 Apr 2013 137,579 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 129,752 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 123,430 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 115,422 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 108,235 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 99,987 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 92,979 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 92,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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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W227 HBE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W227 HBE, 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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W227 HBE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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