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W551 EEB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,692 mi
Last recorded26,692 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 EEB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 26,692 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 260,285 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine is oily

tow bar fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 255,549 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and gear box sweating

tow bar fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2009 253,836 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front discs wearing thin and heaverly lipped

both front wiper wheel boxes have slight play

diff pinion seal leaking

near side front wiper arm stiff

near side rear side light on but on dimly

power steering pump noisy when manovering

rear main oil seal leaking

toe bar fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2009 253,836 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front discs wearing thin and heaverly lipped

both front wiper wheel boxes have slight play

diff pinion seal leaking

near side front wiper arm stiff

near side rear side light on but on dimly

power steering pump noisy when manovering

rear main oil seal leaking

toe bar fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2008 250,575 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear bump stops missing

oil pressure switch leaking oil

Pass 3 Apr 2007 234,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

abs and traction control lights flicked on test

both axles sweating oil

Fail 3 Apr 2007 234,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

abs and traction control lights flicked on test

both axles sweating oil

Pass 29 Mar 2006 209,336 miles

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

n/s front suspension turret corroded slightly

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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W551 EEB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W551 EEB, 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 W551 EEB registered?

W551 EEB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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