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W242 ETW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,796 mi
Last recorded134,796 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 ETW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 134,796 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2017 130,880 miles

Engine coolent leak

Engine oil leak

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 130,850 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine coolent leak

Engine oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 126,233 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 126,232 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 120,435 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 113,388 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 110,377 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 102,734 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 95,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 89,517 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 82,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight leak of pas fluid from steering-box

Pass 23 May 2008 75,103 miles

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

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

signs of leakeage from n/s rear hub

Pass 15 May 2007 68,341 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 58,889 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 58,889 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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W242 ETW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W242 ETW, 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 W242 ETW registered?

W242 ETW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W242 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 ETW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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