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W963 BBW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

253,121 mi
Last recorded253,121 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW963 BBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 253,121 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 242,658 miles

Central Oil leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 242,658 miles

Central Oil leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Oil leak ()

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 235,204 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 225,651 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 216,070 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 216,070 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 206,144 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 196,230 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 184,953 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 172,071 miles

brake pipes coroded

nearside front lower swivel joint worn

nearside rear tyre valve pereshed

nearside/offside front steering link worn

Fail 19 Aug 2010 172,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes coroded

nearside front lower swivel joint worn

nearside rear tyre valve pereshed

nearside/offside front steering link worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 158,780 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 143,780 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 129,278 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 129,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 115,192 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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W963 BBW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W963 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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What year was W963 BBW registered?

W963 BBW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W963 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W963 BBW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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