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W417 SKX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,121 mi
Last recorded135,121 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW417 SKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 135,121 miles

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

under body corrosion

under guard fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2014 131,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perrishing

engine/gearbox oily

exhaust corroding

nail in near side rear tyre

near side front headlamp condensated/cracked

near side front lower spot lamp lense damaged/missing

off side rear chassis rail corroding

rear wiper worn

Fail 2 Jun 2014 131,596 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking/perrishing

engine/gearbox underside oily

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding/rusting

nail in near side rear tyre

near side front headlamp cracked/condensated

near side front lower spot lamp damaged/missing

off side rear chassis rail corroding

rear wiper worn

side steps slight damage

Pass 22 May 2013 124,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chassis corroded

oil leaks

play in steering joints

transmission lights flashing

Pass 10 May 2012 114,529 miles

ABS WARNING LIGHT SEQUENCE NOT AS PER SPECIFIED. SYSTEM OPERATION OK. NO FAULTS STORED IN ABS CONTROL UNIT (AUTOLOGIC DIAGNOSTICS)

Nearside exterior mirror glass damaged.

centre brake light not working

Fail 8 May 2012 114,495 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 10 May 2011 105,942 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 105,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 98,936 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 92,850 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 86,306 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 79,394 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 79,393 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 71,206 miles

off side front tyre close to limiton limit & near side front tyre

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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W417 SKX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W417 SKX, 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 W417 SKX registered?

W417 SKX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W417 SKX safe to buy?

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