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W268 MFG

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,438 mi
Last recorded155,438 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 MFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 155,438 miles

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)

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

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 155,438 miles

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor area large rust hole toward rear off side body mounting (6.1.B.2)

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)

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

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 146,830 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 146,824 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 136,932 miles

ace pipe possible leak

coolant leak

front and rear brake pads wearing

front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

nearside rear anti-roll bar link ball joint worn

possible fuel leak

Pass 3 May 2013 125,838 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear suspension level link worn

offside front ACE pipes slight leak

offside front headlamp poor image

offside front headlamp water ingress

Fail 3 May 2013 125,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear suspension level link worn

offside front ACE pipes slight leak

offside front headlamp water ingress

Pass 4 May 2012 116,195 miles

Nearside Front Track rod 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 Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 3 May 2012 116,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod 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 Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 May 2011 107,631 miles

slight leak steering box

Pass 26 Apr 2010 98,188 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 91,658 miles

steering box slight oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2008 81,688 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 81,688 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 72,753 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 72,753 miles

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

NEAR SIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER MAY BE WEAK IN ACTION.

OFF SIDE FRONT AUXILARY AMBER LIGHT NOT WORKING.

OFF SIDE FRONT INDICATOR LAMP HAS WATER TRAPED INSIDE UNIT.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 61,890 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

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 MFG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W268 MFG, 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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W268 MFG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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