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W234 HBE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

227,186 mi
Last recorded227,186 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 HBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 227,186 miles

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

both side steps corroded

front cross member corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2018 222,441 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 222,439 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 217,338 miles

Both running boards/steps excessively corroded

O/s/r inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 217,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both running boards/steps excessively corroded

O/s/r inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 206,245 miles

Oil leak various ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 206,245 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak various ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 197,579 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2015 197,579 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play and lower (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 189,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight oil leak between gearbox and transfer box

Slight oil leak.Suspect from rocker cover gasket

Fail 10 Dec 2014 188,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight oil leak between gearbox and transfer box

Slight oil leak.Suspect from rocker cover gasket

Pass 5 Dec 2013 176,145 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2013 176,145 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2012 167,512 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 167,512 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 158,084 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 157,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 149,686 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 149,686 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 139,702 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 131,802 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 127,088 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 127,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 116,492 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 116,492 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 112,151 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 112,112 miles

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

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

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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W234 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 55.6%.

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 W234 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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W234 HBE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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