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W263 AVE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2695cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,469 mi
Last recorded155,469 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW263 AVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,695cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 155,469 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 155,466 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Centre (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 149,162 miles

O/s headlight cracked

Rear chasis starting to rust

Tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Oct 2013 146,872 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant level low

damage to nearside front bumper

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

offside headlight lense cracked

slight fluid leak from transfer box

Fail 28 Oct 2013 146,871 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant level low

damage to nearside front bumper

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

offside headlight lense cracked

slight fluid leak from transfer box

Pass 6 Nov 2012 139,584 miles

Chassis corroded

Stone chips to front screen

o,s,f tyre wearing thin

o,s,head light cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2012 139,510 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

CHASSIS CORRODED

MINOR STONE CHIPS TO FRONT SCREEN

O,S,F HEADLIGHT CRACKED

O,S,F TYRE WEARING THIN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 31 Oct 2011 135,651 miles

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

offside headlamp glass cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2011 135,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

all tyres perished sidewalls

engine oily

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside headlamp glass cracked

offside rear seat back slight movement

Pass 27 Sep 2010 141,343 miles

Corrosion on rear chassis

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 135,228 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 119,602 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 104,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 93,468 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 93,468 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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W263 AVE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,695cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W263 AVE, 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 W263 AVE registered?

W263 AVE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W263 AVE safe to buy?

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