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W237 HBE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

188,654 mi
Last recorded188,654 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 HBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 188,654 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 188,636 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to all x members and all body mounting brackets

general corrosion underneath

temporary repair to n/s/r light unit

Pass 4 May 2010 179,990 miles

damage to front lower panel by tow hitch

rear hydraulic step stuck down as mounting corroded away

srs light on

Fail 30 Apr 2010 179,987 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to front lower panel by tow hitch

rear hydraulic step stuck down as mounting corroded away

traction control lamp, srs lamp and decent light all illuminated

Pass 17 Apr 2009 174,964 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 174,953 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 166,328 miles

advise all disc pads look low.

advise brake fluid level low.

advise cracked o/s rear lens.

Fail 5 Mar 2008 166,325 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

advise all disc pads look low.

advise brake fluid level low.

advise cracked o/s rear lens.

advise water level low

Pass 1 Mar 2007 148,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ignition barrel sticky

near side front tyre low on outside edge

Fail 1 Mar 2007 148,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ignition barrel sticky

near side front tyre low on outside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2006 129,090 miles

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

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

advise-border line pass near side front tyre 1.6mm

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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W237 HBE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W237 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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W237 HBE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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