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W789 DRN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,800 mi
Last recorded123,800 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW789 DRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 123,800 miles

damage to the front n/s

Fail 12 Jan 2015 123,799 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 108,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 106,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 106,252 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 98,843 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 988,438 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2011 91,218 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 84,489 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 75,715 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 66,583 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 59,305 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 51,909 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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W789 DRN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W789 DRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W789 DRN registered?

W789 DRN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 July 2000.

Is W789 DRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W789 DRN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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