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W496 ETW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

172,080 mi
Last recorded172,080 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 ETW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 172,080 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 169,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 167,431 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 164,122 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 159,803 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 151,053 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 144,245 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2017 137,546 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 133,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2015 124,180 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 115,401 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 107,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2012 98,797 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 90,434 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 87,831 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 72,819 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 66,000 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 66,000 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 52,012 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 52,012 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 37,715 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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W496 ETW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W496 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W496 ETW registered?

W496 ETW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W496 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W496 ETW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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