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W143 VAF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,152 mi
Last recorded151,152 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 VAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2019 151,152 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 182,189 miles

rear chassis all quite corroded

windscreen damaged but not within the drivers view of the road

Pass 30 Mar 2016 178,853 miles

large crack on lower part of windscreen but not effecting drivers view of the road

rear chassis all getting quite corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2015 176,860 miles

rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 176,820 miles

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

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

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 172,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear chassis slightly corroded

nearside rear lower chassis quite corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 172,416 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 168,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 168,469 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 164,279 miles

lower ball joints boots starting to split

near side rear bump rubber missing

Pass 14 Apr 2011 153,706 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 153,329 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 139,426 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 139,112 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 125,358 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 113,769 miles

slight dampness around fuel connector block

slight dampness around power steering box

Pass 5 Apr 2007 97,527 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

rear diff oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2006 79,879 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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W143 VAF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W143 VAF, 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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W143 VAF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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