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W853 AFC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,115 mi
Last recorded141,115 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW853 AFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 141,115 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 134,189 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 129,697 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 129,697 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 122,499 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2010 122,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 115,642 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 106,409 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 106,409 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 101,871 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 94,150 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 87,582 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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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?

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