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W108 VFV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,036 mi
Last recorded173,036 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW108 VFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 173,036 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 173,036 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 170,594 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 166,875 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 166,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 162,674 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 157,614 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 150,351 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 148,376 miles

Exhaust mounts/brackets getting weak due to rust

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 142,389 miles

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

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering Box Leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2015 131,258 miles

oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 122,419 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 114,907 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 107,288 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 97,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 2 Oct 2010 90,288 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 87,075 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 87,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 85,311 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 85,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 78,745 miles

slight oil leak on the gearbox

Pass 20 Jul 2006 73,100 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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W108 VFV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W108 VFV, 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 W108 VFV registered?

W108 VFV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W108 VFV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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