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W129 WHD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,128 mi
Last recorded139,128 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 WHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 139,128 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)

n/s/r and o/s/r axle bump stops missing

rear anti roll bar ram slightly damp

Pass 5 Jul 2012 132,926 miles

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

Suspension oil pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 121,943 miles

surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 10 Jul 2010 109,378 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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 109,378 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)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 96,799 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 96,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 May 2008 82,623 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2008 82,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 69,054 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 69,054 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 57,639 miles

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

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

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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W129 WHD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W129 WHD, 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 W129 WHD registered?

W129 WHD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W129 WHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W129 WHD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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