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W508 SWP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,340 mi
Last recorded140,340 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW508 SWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 140,340 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 137,171 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 134,869 miles

drop arm ball joint has slight play

front shock absorber bushes have slight play

rear tyres getting close to legal limmit

Pass 6 Jan 2016 131,328 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 127,261 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 123,024 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door check strap broken

off side rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 117,733 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

drivers door check strap broken

Fail 21 Jan 2013 117,733 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

drivers door check strap broken

Pass 17 Jan 2012 110,507 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 104,725 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 104,725 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 97,522 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 92,685 miles

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

REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Fail 20 Jan 2009 92,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ALL TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Pass 10 Jan 2008 86,745 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 80,830 miles

very slight split in off side wiper blade

Pass 19 Jan 2007 80,770 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 74,420 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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W508 SWP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W508 SWP, 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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W508 SWP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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