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W97 LAB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,611 mi
Last recorded138,611 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 138,611 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak steering box slight leak ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 132,453 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 124,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 124,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 115,187 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 176,897 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 176,897 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 108,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Unable To Check rear Seat Belts Due To Seats Folded Down

Pass 22 Dec 2011 108,622 miles

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

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

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

Unable To Check rear Seat Belts Due To Seats Folded Down

Pass 5 Jan 2011 104,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

centre rear seat belt has been converted to lap only type

Fail 5 Jan 2011 104,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

centre rear seat belt has been converted to lap only type

Pass 6 Jan 2010 100,048 miles

advise orange light on dash water in fuel filter

Pass 22 Dec 2008 94,820 miles

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

offside front tyre been repaired four times

Fail 22 Dec 2008 94,820 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre been repaired four times

Pass 12 Dec 2007 91,445 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 91,445 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 86,077 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 76,927 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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W97 LAB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc 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 W97 LAB, 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 LAB registered?

W97 LAB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W97 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W97 LAB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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