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W31 VDY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,927 mi
Last recorded164,927 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 VDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 164,927 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 161,704 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Wiper linkage wearing

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 7 Sep 2013 161,538 miles

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

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

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Wiper linkage wearing

Pass 17 Sep 2012 157,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipe supported with cable ties

nearside & offside front tyres sidewalls cracking slightly

nearside & offside rear tyres cracking slightly

nearside front wiper split but still clearing the screen

Fail 7 Sep 2012 157,809 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside & offside front tyres sidewalls cracking slightly

nearside & offside rear tyres cracking slightly

nearside front wiper split but still clearing the screen

Pass 12 Sep 2011 150,548 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 136,869 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight mark on rear no plate

Pass 8 Sep 2009 119,484 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 119,237 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 110,229 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 104,437 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 104,422 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2006 94,902 miles

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

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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W31 VDY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W31 VDY, 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 W31 VDY registered?

W31 VDY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W31 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W31 VDY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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