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W997 FBW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,296 mi
Last recorded142,296 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 FBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 142,296 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 139,287 miles

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all chassis slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 139,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all chassis slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 36,394 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion section starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 136,393 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking front to rear brake pipes on top of chassis (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion section starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 135,354 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 134,909 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 131,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 131,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 123,365 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 110,025 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 95,203 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 76,325 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2008 66,976 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 66,976 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 62,100 miles

offside front fog lamp insecure

rear differential has a serious fluid leak

unable to check rear seat belts as child seats fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2007 62,054 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

offside front fog lamp insecure

rear differential has a serious fluid leak

unable to check rear seat belts as child seats fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2006 56,700 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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W997 FBW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 W997 FBW, 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 W997 FBW registered?

W997 FBW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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