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W317 MBT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

189,807 mi
Last recorded189,807 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 MBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 189,807 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of corrosion on nearside sill

signs of underbody corrosion on vehicle chassis

Pass 1 Dec 2022 174,902 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 167,114 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 156,737 miles

screen damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2019 147,213 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 133,320 miles

slight leak on steering box

Pass 1 Sep 2017 128,904 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 123,600 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise corrosion radiator support bracket

Pass 5 Aug 2013 114,250 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 102,088 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,598 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,579 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 72,194 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 66,816 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 66,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,489 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 61,484 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 56,830 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 56,828 miles

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

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

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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W317 MBT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 W317 MBT, 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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W317 MBT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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