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W268 URP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,597 mi
Last recorded45,597 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 URP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 45,597 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 45,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 45,354 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 44,574 miles

all four tyres splitting and perished due to age hardened rubber

Pass 3 Nov 2020 43,941 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 43,941 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 43,159 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 41,791 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 41,791 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 19 Jul 2016 41,790 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 41,217 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 41,457 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 41,457 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 26 Jul 2013 40,651 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,497 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 40,146 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 40,146 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,741 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 39,741 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,785 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,696 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,704 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,574 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 URP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc 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 URP, 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 URP registered?

W268 URP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W268 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W268 URP 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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