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W996 TKX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,009 mi
Last recorded131,009 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW996 TKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 131,009 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine oil leaks

rear step holed and corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 131,009 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

rear step holed and corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 128,784 miles

brake pipes going to o/s/r and n/s/r flexy hoses corroded

front to rear brake pipes run on top of chassis unable to see properly

Fail 18 Apr 2013 128,782 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

brake pipes going to o/s/r and n/s/r flexy hoses corroded

front to rear brake pipes run on top of chassis unable to see properly

Pass 12 Apr 2012 126,213 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 123,300 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 121,701 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 110,576 miles

centre brake light not working

tow bar fitted (all ok)

Fail 5 May 2009 110,576 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre brake light not working

tow bar fitted (all ok)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 82,188 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 65,069 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s head lamp req soon

Pass 10 May 2006 65,069 miles

n/s head lamp req soon

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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W996 TKX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W996 TKX, 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 W996 TKX registered?

W996 TKX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W996 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W996 TKX shows 12 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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