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W238 EBE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

248,762 mi
Last recorded248,762 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 EBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 248,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 30 Oct 2019 248,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 241,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 230,716 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 216,564 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 210,223 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 210,223 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 189,474 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 162,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 162,948 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 139,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front bumper dammaged leaving sharp edges

Pass 25 Jul 2011 117,601 miles

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

flexy brake hoses part covered by protective plastic coils

n/s main feed brake pipe part obscured by chassis

Pass 19 Jul 2010 89,651 miles

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

main feed brake pipes part obscured by chassis

Fail 12 Jul 2010 89,161 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

main feed brake pipes part obscured by chassis

Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,313 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 61,569 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 52,839 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 43,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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W238 EBE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W238 EBE, 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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W238 EBE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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