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W268 HET

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 HET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 178,006 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 176,918 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 173,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 173,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 170,418 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 170,418 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 166,247 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 163,262 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box. (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 163,262 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box. (2.3.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 150,413 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 150,413 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 153,818 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 14,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 14,969 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 146,391 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 143,615 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 143,615 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 139,083 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 139,083 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 133,033 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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

Oil leak

rear suspension looks low

Fail 15 Apr 2009 133,033 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

rear suspension looks low

Pass 15 Apr 2008 119,850 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 119,844 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 114,157 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 93,576 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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W268 HET is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W268 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 W268 HET registered?

W268 HET is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W268 HET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W268 HET shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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