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A6 STE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,483 mi
Last recorded172,483 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 STE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 172,483 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 168,802 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 168,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2023 165,246 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 161,764 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 158,013 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 154,890 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 150,200 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 144,013 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 138,590 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 130,655 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 123,064 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 118,844 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 114,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2012 110,570 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 26 Apr 2011 107,290 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 107,290 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 104,255 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 100,123 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 89,830 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 89,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 75,561 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 75,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,895 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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A6 STE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A6 STE, 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 A6 STE registered?

A6 STE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is A6 STE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 STE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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