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W257 SGC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

193,292 mi
Last recorded193,292 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 SGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 193,292 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 183,604 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 174,252 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 166,343 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 158,693 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 146,728 miles

anti-roll bar hydrolic ram slightly leaking

Pass 9 May 2018 136,288 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 125,682 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front top turret mountings corroded

front bumper cross member corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 123,071 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 123,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 117,434 miles

O/S/R bump stop missing

Fail 23 Jul 2015 117,434 miles

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

O/S/R bump stop missing

Pass 31 Jul 2014 107,104 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front suspension turret corroding

Fail 30 Jul 2014 107,098 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front suspension turret corroding

uneven wear on rear tyres

Fail 1 Aug 2013 97,240 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to offside rear chassis

nearside front headlamp on it,s lower limit

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 1 Aug 2013 97,240 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to offside rear chassis

nearside front headlamp on it,s lower limit

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 2 Aug 2012 91,331 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 84,541 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 75,939 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,324 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2009 70,324 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2008 61,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 61,720 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 54,901 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W257 SGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W257 SGC, 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 W257 SGC registered?

W257 SGC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W257 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 SGC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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