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W157 VWW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,097 mi
Last recorded113,097 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 VWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 113,097 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all 4 inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the tyre between tread depths (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

side steps fitted

this vehicle has been very heavily undersealed obstructing a few items

Pass 16 May 2020 106,862 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 93,528 miles

Front Cross member Outer Panel Slightly Corroded

Front bumper Slightly Damaged

Generally underneath vehicle in rusty condition

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil Leak

Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,255 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Front Crossmember underneath radiator corroded

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 91,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper damaged

Front Crossmember underneath radiator corroded

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 87,923 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,243 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 81,237 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 74,361 miles

Chassis corroded in places

Fail 10 Apr 2014 74,355 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,966 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 65,960 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,950 miles

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

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

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

rear chassis slightly corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2011 53,611 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,925 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Apr 2009 46,626 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 43,000 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,363 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 36,916 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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W157 VWW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W157 VWW, 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 W157 VWW registered?

W157 VWW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W157 VWW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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