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W897 ETW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,208 mi
Last recorded147,208 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW897 ETW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 147,208 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 130,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 130,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive movement in lower O/S/F ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 123,375 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 123,375 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 121,002 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 121,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 117,213 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 11,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 106,042 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 99,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 7 May 2013 99,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 16 Jun 2012 90,136 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 73,233 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,424 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,744 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 50,743 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,490 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 47,489 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 35,614 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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W897 ETW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W897 ETW, 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 W897 ETW registered?

W897 ETW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W897 ETW safe to buy?

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