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W597 FKE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,372 mi
Last recorded92,372 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 FKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 92,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 92,348 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,260 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 86,917 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 84,785 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 83,074 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,142 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,531 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 71,880 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 70,924 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 69,878 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)

both rear tyre tread blocks wearing unevan

Pass 20 Nov 2006 64,118 miles

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

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

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

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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W597 FKE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W597 FKE, 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 W597 FKE registered?

W597 FKE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W597 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W597 FKE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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