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W385 VEC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,271 mi
Last recorded89,271 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 VEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 89,271 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Both battery terminals insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2ND row not fitted ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3RD row folded away at time of test ()

Vehicle has been fitted with a heavy duty front bumper so no longer has front fog lights

Fail 26 Nov 2021 89,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold studs broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate insecure On the dash? (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure Both battery terminals insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2ND row not fitted ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3RD row seats folded away at time of test ()

Vehicle has been fitted with a heavy duty front bumper so no longer has front fog lights fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 76,268 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 74,066 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 71,968 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 65,564 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,033 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,176 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,146 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,215 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,602 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 52,602 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 50,704 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 48,818 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 45,588 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,142 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 42,846 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 42,846 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre low 3mm

offside front tyre low, 3mm-2mm

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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W385 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W385 VEC, 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 W385 VEC registered?

W385 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W385 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W385 VEC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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