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W453 ETW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,592 mi
Last recorded164,592 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 ETW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 164,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 160,190 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 159,065 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 157,726 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 157,572 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 155,690 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 155,690 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 154,106 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 151,496 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 146,768 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 141,116 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 133,647 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 125,303 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 114,789 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

Due to seats folded alway rear most two seat belts not tested.

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

Slight corrosion near side body mounting point.

Slight knocking from steering system.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 104,399 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 104,244 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 94,727 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 94,727 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bump stop missing nearside rear

Pass 20 Mar 2007 83,307 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 72,352 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W453 ETW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W453 ETW, 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 W453 ETW registered?

W453 ETW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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