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X223 WAB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,459 mi
Last recorded151,459 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX223 WAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 151,459 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed on steering column (7.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 151,458 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Both front to rears (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed on steering column (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 148,279 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 148,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 139,736 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 139,736 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 138,492 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 134,835 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 134,811 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 121,156 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 121,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 115,980 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 108,256 miles

All metal suspension pipes corroded

Chassis slightly corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Feb 2011 108,256 miles

All metal suspension pipes corroded

Chassis slightly corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R brake slightly binding

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 104,637 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 100,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 95,924 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 155,824 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 155,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 141,352 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 141,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X223 WAB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X223 WAB, 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 X223 WAB registered?

X223 WAB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X223 WAB safe to buy?

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