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W263 HET

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

183,665 mi
Last recorded183,665 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW263 HET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 183,665 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 210,000 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 183,573 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 169,236 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 169,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 152,786 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 142,252 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 142,194 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 136,707 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 131,838 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 131,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 129,486 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 129,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 128,025 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 124,226 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 118,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high wattage bulbs fitted to h/lights casting a light shadow

Pass 14 Aug 2007 111,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 103,455 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 103,343 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 HET is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc 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 W263 HET, 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 HET registered?

W263 HET is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W263 HET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W263 HET shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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