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W158 VWW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,644 mi
Last recorded168,644 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 VWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 168,644 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside side steps corroded

previous repairs and underseal

underside undersealed

Fail 5 Oct 2016 168,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside side steps corroded

previous repairs and underseal

underside undersealed

Pass 26 Sep 2015 166,090 miles

windscreen cracked, not in view.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 166,063 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen cracked, not in view.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 164,767 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body mounts corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 162,337 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 162,336 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 158,999 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 154,726 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 150,201 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 150,201 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 140,444 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 136,461 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 136,461 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 136,455 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 129,267 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 118,608 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 107,172 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 107,172 miles

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

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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W158 VWW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W158 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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W158 VWW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W158 VWW safe to buy?

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