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W996 XEC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,993 mi
Last recorded116,993 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW996 XEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 116,993 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Sep 2018 116,993 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2017 112,760 miles

reaar metal brake pipes rusty

rear chasssis rusty

rear shocks damp with oil

stonechip in screen

Pass 21 Oct 2016 107,264 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 104,844 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 97,452 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 27 Feb 2014 93,955 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 91,873 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 88,182 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Offside rear bump stop rubber missing.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 83,383 miles

Front tyres slightly worn inner edges.

Offside rear bump stop rubber missing.

Fail 13 Mar 2010 78,287 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear light lens cracked.

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Slight chassis corrosion.

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Slight steering box leak.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 78,287 miles

Offside rear light lens cracked.

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Slight chassis corrosion.

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Slight steering box leak.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 73,537 miles

Front radius arm bushes very slightly deteriorated.

Minor chassis corrosion.

Minor engine oil leak.

Rear brake discs and pads slightly worn.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Fail 30 Dec 2008 73,537 miles

Front radius arm bushes very slightly deteriorated.

Minor chassis corrosion.

Minor engine oil leak.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs and pads slightly worn.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 69,043 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 63,952 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 59,093 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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W996 XEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W996 XEC, 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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W996 XEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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