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W268 SWP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,005 mi
Last recorded142,005 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 SWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 142,005 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 140,644 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 140,284 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 138,107 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 138,107 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 137,092 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 136,168 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 133,620 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 132,039 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 128,942 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 128,939 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 125,682 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 120,410 miles

Centre Rear Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 114,771 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 111,185 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 24 May 2010 104,271 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 104,101 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

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 17 Apr 2009 97,274 miles

Front exhaust flexi, weak

Fail 17 Apr 2009 97,274 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi, weak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 88,891 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

one washer jet not working.

Pass 6 Apr 2007 76,492 miles

n/s front wheelbearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 5 Apr 2006 64,339 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 64,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

hi level brake light not working

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 SWP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W268 SWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W268 SWP registered?

W268 SWP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W268 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W268 SWP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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