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W597 SGX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

248,573 mi
Last recorded248,573 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 SGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 248,573 miles

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

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

Oil leak

middle centre seat belt slow to retract

nearside & offside rear chassis rails corrided

Pass 1 Dec 2012 242,942 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 242,942 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 219,122 miles

Oil leak

chips in front screen

Pass 15 Jun 2010 195,965 miles

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

front screen damage

n/s/f rear of front axle track rod end slight movement

Pass 23 Jun 2009 174,534 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 160,281 miles

Front Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 160,281 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 142,815 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 125,949 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 125,949 miles

Centre Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Front Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 SGX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SGX, 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 SGX registered?

W597 SGX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W597 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W597 SGX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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