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W977 XAE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,062 mi
Last recorded151,062 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW977 XAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 151,062 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 150,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 145,876 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 145,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Lower Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Chassis in poor condition.

Engine misfire at times.

Near side suspension and Off side suspension turrets corroding.

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 139,298 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 131,752 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 131,752 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Air suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 123,732 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 117,031 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 109,695 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 98,693 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 90,429 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 80,574 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 80,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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W977 XAE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W977 XAE, 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 W977 XAE registered?

W977 XAE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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The MOT history for W977 XAE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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