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W293 HET

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,355 mi
Last recorded116,355 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW293 HET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 116,355 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 116,353 miles

Front Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch both sides 30cm away from suspension component (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 115,328 miles

Rear tyres cracked but not to cords.

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 115,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire rear of engine. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls but not to cords.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 113,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind front wheel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind front wheel (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened across axle (3.5.1i)

park brake only just meets requirements

Pass 14 Oct 2016 112,262 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Radiator cross member corroded.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 112,255 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind shocker/air spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker/air spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind shocker/air spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker/air spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 110,795 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 108,399 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 108,399 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 105,825 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 103,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 103,052 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 100,046 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 100,046 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 94,836 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2010 94,825 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 87,221 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 74,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 60,496 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,178 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 43,440 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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W293 HET is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W293 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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W293 HET is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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