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W168 VWW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,016 mi
Last recorded133,016 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 VWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 133,016 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 132,195 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 130,764 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 129,362 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 127,456 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 125,581 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 121,871 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 114,926 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 114,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 110,384 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 116,249 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 104,926 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 99,867 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 99,812 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,922 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 91,922 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 90,831 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 90,533 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 86,693 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 80,490 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 70,610 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 64,640 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 57,412 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Apr 2007 57,412 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 7 Apr 2006 50,384 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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W168 VWW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W168 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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W168 VWW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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