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W889 SKE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,152 mi
Last recorded140,152 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW889 SKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 140,152 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 140,137 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced YELLOW MARK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 135,064 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 135,064 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 130,524 miles

No accelerationdetestedemissionspass

Side step corrosion on running rail

Pass 5 Feb 2016 125,075 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 118,459 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 118,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 112,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 108,998 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 105,449 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 105,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 99,672 miles

Cracked offside fog light lens

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 99,672 miles

Cracked offside fog light lens

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 93,173 miles

slight damdge to n/s of front bumper

Pass 18 Dec 2008 85,131 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 80,789 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 74,485 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 67,086 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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W889 SKE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 W889 SKE, 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 W889 SKE registered?

W889 SKE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W889 SKE safe to buy?

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