MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,115 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion around all body mounts not excessive
front bake discs lipped
minor chips in windscreen
n/s o/s lower sill panels and rear crossmember rusty
rear metal brake pipes rusty
slight play in n/s track rod end
slight play in steering
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/r brake pipe corroded,has been painted. address before next year
o/s/r chassis leg corroded,address before next year
rear tyres worn on inner edge
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated
o/s/f shock absorber has a misting of oil
o/s/r tyre deteriorated
rear cross floor and o/s/r metal brake pipes appear corroded close to limit, not all can be seen, further investigation may be needed
vehicle structure corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated
o/s/f shock absorber has a misting of oil
o/s/r tyre deteriorated
rear cross floor and o/s/r metal brake pipes appear corroded close to limit, not all can be seen, further investigation may be needed
vehicle structure corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W853 AFC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 W853 AFC, 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 W853 AFC registered?
W853 AFC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 2000.
Is W853 AFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for W853 AFC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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