MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all flexible brake hoses have slightly corroded ferules
chassis corroded
chassis corroded and weak at rear near tow bar mounting points
fuel filter corroded
offside front shockabsorber top cone corroded
pipes for cornering assistance that are attatched to offside of chassis corroded slightly
slight movement in nearside drag link end
small leak from radiator
suspension componants corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all flexible brake hoses have slightly corroded ferules
chassis corroded
chassis corroded and weak at rear near tow bar mounting points
fuel filter corroded
offside front shockabsorber top cone corroded
pipes for cornering assistance that are attatched to offside of chassis corroded slightly
slight movement in nearside drag link end
small leak from radiator
suspension componants corroded
N/S/R Tyre inner & outer edges worn
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
O/S/R tyreouter edge worn
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
N/S/R Tyre inner & outer edges worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
O/S/R tyreouter edge worn
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
chassis starting to show signs of corrossion
front brake discs slightly worn
headlamps both cracked and have condensation in them slightly blurring image
nearside rear tyre getting low on tread
offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded
offside rear tyre loe on tread / inside edge worn more than rest of tyre
chassis starting to show signs of corrossion
front brake discs slightly worn
headlamps both cracked and have condensation in them slightly blurring image
nearside rear tyre getting low on tread
offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded
offside rear tyre loe on tread / inside edge worn more than rest of tyre
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W997 XEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 W997 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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What year was W997 XEC registered?
W997 XEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 May 2000.
Is W997 XEC safe to buy?
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