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W697 MHN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,490 mi
Last recorded127,490 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 MHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 127,490 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 127,490 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 123,683 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 118,152 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 112,595 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 106,981 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 106,646 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 100,801 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 100,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 95,296 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 91,312 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 91,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 86,597 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 82,331 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 74,823 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005

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

Fail 1 Jul 2005

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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W697 MHN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W697 MHN, 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 W697 MHN registered?

W697 MHN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W697 MHN safe to buy?

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