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W478 XDN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,060 mi
Last recorded61,060 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 XDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 61,060 miles

exh corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2011 59,478 miles

dampness around suspension pipes on o/s

n/s/r indicator lens damaged

slight lift on o/s top & bottom balljoints

suspension warning light indicates a fault

Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,614 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 54,358 miles

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2009 54,351 miles

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

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2008 52,930 miles

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

signs of slight corrosion on fuel pipes

signs of slight corrosion through out chassis

Pass 31 Aug 2007 51,059 miles

signs of corrosion o/s/r brake pipes

Pass 21 Jun 2006 47,360 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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W478 XDN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W478 XDN, 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 W478 XDN registered?

W478 XDN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W478 XDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W478 XDN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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