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W97 KBA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,983 mi
Last recorded101,983 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 KBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 101,983 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 96,983 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,963 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 88,695 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 82,898 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 82,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 79,471 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 79,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2008 71,932 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 67,206 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 67,187 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 61,203 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 61,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W97 KBA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W97 KBA, 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 W97 KBA registered?

W97 KBA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W97 KBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W97 KBA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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