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W403 VEL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,834 mi
Last recorded102,834 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW403 VEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 102,834 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 98,418 miles

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play prop uj slight play gear box end (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 95,695 miles

crack in windscreen but not in view of road

rear brake discs corroded

rear seat belts in boot slightly frayed

rear suspension noisy

Pass 22 Dec 2022 90,417 miles

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar link worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2022 90,410 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking in area of steering box spindle (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar link worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 86,385 miles

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar link worn

Pass 23 Nov 2020 83,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear front to rear brake pipe corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

crack in windscreen just outside swept area

driver door check strap not very secure to pillar

slight leak from steering system

Pass 15 Nov 2019 77,531 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 64,184 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 53,992 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 53,991 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,158 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 51,158 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid one n/s/f washer jet blocked (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 49,349 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 45,119 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 45,118 miles

Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,880 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 38,654 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,810 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 31,810 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,098 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 17,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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W403 VEL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W403 VEL, 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 W403 VEL registered?

W403 VEL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W403 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W403 VEL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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