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W273 NBC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,806 mi
Last recorded134,806 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW273 NBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 134,806 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 134,800 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 126,744 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel arch /bulkhead corroded/holed

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 126,744 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel arch /bulkhead corroded/holed

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 120,288 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front rad support cross member corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

oil leak engine and gear box

Fail 22 Jul 2015 119,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak engine and gear box

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

centre cross member insecure

front rad support cross member corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2014 113,986 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

n/s/f bulk head corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 113,890 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

n/s/f bulk head corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 110,518 miles

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

n/s/f foot well corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2013 110,518 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/f foot well corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 106,807 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

surface corrosion to n/s/f floor

surface corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 4 Aug 2011 103,291 miles

both height controlers faulty

Fail 4 Aug 2011 103,291 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both height controlers faulty

Pass 6 Aug 2010 98,560 miles

all rubber bushers deteriating

Fail 4 Aug 2010 98,560 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

all rubber bushers deteriating

Pass 3 Aug 2009 94,540 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 91,065 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 88,380 miles

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

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

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

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

stone chip to o/s/f head light

Fail 14 Aug 2007 88,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

stone chip to o/s/f head light

Pass 3 Aug 2006 85,503 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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W273 NBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W273 NBC, 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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W273 NBC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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