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W223 VHK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,080 mi
Last recorded171,080 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 VHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 171,080 miles

rear axle stable bar ball joint worn

uj worn on front prop shaft

Pass 17 Jan 2020 170,357 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 170,182 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 157,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play by wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 153,711 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 143,264 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 132,742 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 129,250 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 125,803 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 122,099 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 118,455 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

srs light on !! oil light flickering. slight water leak. slight oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2011 118,454 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

srs light on !! oil light flickering. slight water leak. slight oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 112,854 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 112,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 103,006 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 102,966 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 92,759 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 81,064 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 68,378 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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W223 VHK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol 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 W223 VHK, 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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W223 VHK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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