MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front body mount box section corroding
Nearside Rear active cornering sensor broken
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Offside Front head lamp glass cracked
Offside Rear active cornering sensor broken
Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Oil leak ()
both rear chassi rails corroding
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front body mount box section corroding
Nearside Rear active cornering sensor broken
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Offside Front head lamp glass cracked
Offside Rear active cornering sensor broken
Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Oil leak ()
both rear chassi rails corroding
Nearside Front very slight roughness on wheel bearing could not here on road test
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front head lamp lens cracked
Offside Rear height sensor broken
ace suspension reservoir empty suspect disabled
both rear suspension rubber bump stops missing
oil leak
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front very slight roughness on wheel bearing could not here on road test
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front head lamp lens cracked
Offside Rear height sensor broken
ace suspension reservoir empty suspect disabled
both rear suspension rubber bump stops missing
oil leak
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
chassis starting to deteriorate
rear bump staps missing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
both rear rubber suspension bump stops missing
nearside and offside rear halfshafts have oil dampness around the brake back plates?
offside front indicator lens damaged
offside rear active cornering sensor arm broken
oil dampness around the front suspension components?
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges
n/s mirror damaged
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
lock to lock check found more steering lock on left hand than right hand
off side front rear radius arm bush slightly debonded
rear discs slightly pitted
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W165 VAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 W165 VAW, 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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W165 VAW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 April 2000.
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