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W836 XUG

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,749 mi
Last recorded131,749 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW836 XUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 131,749 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 120,669 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 120,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 107,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 91,955 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 91,949 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2009 79,852 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 79,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 May 2008 69,524 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 59,237 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 51,392 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 51,392 miles

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

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

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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W836 XUG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W836 XUG, 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 W836 XUG registered?

W836 XUG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 August 2000.

Is W836 XUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W836 XUG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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