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W709 BCW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

201,748 mi
Last recorded201,748 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW709 BCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 201,748 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle very dry and rusty all over underneath

Pass 1 May 2018 154,500 miles

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

radiator support panel corrode

trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 May 2017 152,352 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 152,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 151,522 miles

Both front inner wings starting to corrode near body mountings.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Radiator support panel corroded

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 148,425 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 148,425 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 143,385 miles

all tyers are showing sighns of age

Pass 14 Jun 2013 139,771 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012
Fail 16 Jun 2012

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 129,158 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 123,101 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 116,763 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 115,695 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 112,424 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 107,483 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 99,890 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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W709 BCW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W709 BCW, 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 W709 BCW registered?

W709 BCW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W709 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W709 BCW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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