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W957 BBW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,911 mi
Last recorded171,911 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW957 BBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 171,911 miles

Steering ball joint has slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2016 166,722 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 166,571 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 144,880 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 144,880 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 140,254 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 133,128 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 125,632 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 125,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 115,579 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 103,801 miles

Offside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 103,793 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 93,216 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 93,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre brake light not working

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 82,166 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 70,702 miles

advise limited reserve travel on parking brake lever

advise nsf tyre worn on edge

Fail 4 Apr 2006 59,602 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 59,602 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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W957 BBW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W957 BBW, 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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W957 BBW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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