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W385 VTG

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

219,535 mi
Last recorded219,535 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 VTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 219,535 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Some suspension components have surface corrosion.

Vehicle chassis has areas of surface corrosion.

Pass 16 Nov 2023 219,313 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 219,126 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 218,891 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 217,953 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 216,953 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 177,564 miles

n/s & o/s ear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s& o/s rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 170,308 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 161,965 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 155,930 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 148,864 miles

Gearbox is leaking oil, front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2012 144,056 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 138,239 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 138,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 126,908 miles

Brake fluid level low

Play in offside front drop link

Fail 22 Dec 2009 125,747 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight play in offside anti roll bar drop link

Pass 24 Dec 2008 116,374 miles

Offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 10 Dec 2007 111,967 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 106,450 miles

coolant bottle empty needs topping up asap

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 VTG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

W385 VTG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W385 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W385 VTG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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