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W645 FBW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,952 mi
Last recorded167,952 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW645 FBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 167,952 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2017 159,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 149,525 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 142,217 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 142,217 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 134,168 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 125,086 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 120,695 miles

Offside front amber marker light not working

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 120,695 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front amber marker light not working

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

Pass 18 May 2011 117,323 miles

stearing box area slightly damp

Fail 19 Apr 2011 117,290 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

steering box area slightly damp

Pass 7 Apr 2010 107,735 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 101,139 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 101,130 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking from rear of gearbox!

Pass 19 Mar 2008 95,443 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 95,443 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 87,311 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 87,308 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 78,492 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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W645 FBW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W645 FBW, 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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W645 FBW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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