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W993 XAE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,246 mi
Last recorded104,246 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW993 XAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 104,246 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,545 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 87,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both main chassis brake pipe corroded

both wiper blades split

suspension/anti roll pipes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 87,500 miles

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

both main chassis brake pipe corroded

both wiper blades split

suspension/anti roll pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2013 86,350 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Oct 2012 83,538 miles

CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 83,538 miles

CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT.

Fail 8 Oct 2011 81,154 miles

CENTER REAR STOP LAMP NOT WORKING.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 81,154 miles

CENTER REAR STOP LAMP NOT WORKING.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 78,037 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 14,860 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 71,803 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 71,803 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 68,730 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 68,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 65,437 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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W993 XAE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W993 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W993 XAE registered?

W993 XAE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W993 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W993 XAE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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