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W134 VFV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

175,092 mi
Last recorded175,092 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW134 VFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2021 175,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front anti roll bar

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 169,450 miles

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

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

vehicle sprayed with wax oil to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2018 156,594 miles

vehicle has protective wax oil sprayed to the underside

Pass 4 Aug 2017 145,463 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassi (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2017 145,458 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassi (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassi (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 138,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2016 138,019 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 128,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2015 128,189 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 121,343 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 121,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 110,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 110,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 98,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 98,962 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 90,815 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2011 90,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 83,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 83,354 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 754,445 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 66,652 miles

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

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

O/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 66,652 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Pass 22 Jun 2007 59,181 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 59,181 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 50,449 miles

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

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

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

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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W134 VFV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 W134 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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W134 VFV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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