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W308 RES

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,898 mi
Last recorded203,898 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 RES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 203,898 miles

Nearside Front to rear chassis rail surface corrosion

Offside Foot rail corroded

Offside Front to rear chassis rail surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2013 202,780 miles

Offside front wiper blade poor

Nearside front wiper blade poor

Offside front spot light lens damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2012 197,699 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 190,854 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 184,694 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 177,137 miles

Offside front brake disc showing slight run-out on test. Just passable.

fuel pipes corroded. Not leaking at time of test.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 177,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake disc showing slight run-out on test. Just passable.

fuel pipes corroded. Not leaking at time of test.

Pass 19 May 2008 166,443 miles

all steel air suspension pipes corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 159,882 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 159,879 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 139,398 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 139,381 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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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W308 RES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W308 RES, 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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What year was W308 RES registered?

W308 RES is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W308 RES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W308 RES shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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