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W132 VFV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

166,862 mi
Last recorded166,862 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW132 VFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 166,862 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 166,862 miles

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

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 165,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear indicator lens damaged

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

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

underside covered in mud

Pass 12 Jan 2021 159,120 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 157,563 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 151,745 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 151,742 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hub appears to have an oil leak

Offside Front Hub appears to have an oil leak

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded and wearing unevenly

rear brakes have a slight imbalance 14%

Pass 16 Nov 2017 148,105 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 148,100 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both body mounts/floor corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear quarter panel insecure mud flap bracket corroded away

Offside Front oil leak hub/drive shaft

Pass 5 Nov 2016 146,535 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 143,499 miles

Offside rear bump stop is missing

Fail 13 Jul 2015 143,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside rear bump stop is missing

Pass 10 Jul 2014 140,804 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sligfht movement from o/s headlamp

slight rusting near n/s front body mount area

slight rusting on front spring turret tops

Fail 7 Jul 2014 140,804 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sligfht movement from o/s headlamp

slight rusting near n/s front body mount area

slight rusting on front spring turret tops

unable to open tailgate door

Pass 19 Jul 2013 131,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

rear watts linkage has slight play

Fail 18 Jul 2013 131,957 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

rear watts linkage has slight play

Fail 18 Jul 2012 123,633 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 123,633 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 113,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 103,268 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 93,542 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 93,542 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 84,218 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 75,975 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 66,489 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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W132 VFV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W132 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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W132 VFV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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