CarVerify

Free Car Check

W409 AEP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,050 mi
Last recorded98,050 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW409 AEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 98,050 miles

srs light on.

Fail 22 May 2012 98,050 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

srs light on.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 90,276 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 85,428 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 85,428 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 78,523 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 78,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 71,021 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 71,021 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 63,237 miles

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

front tyres on limit and scrubbing on inside edges

Pass 4 Jul 2006 57,122 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W409 AEP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W409 AEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W409 AEP?

You can check the full history of W409 AEP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W409 AEP registered?

W409 AEP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W409 AEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W409 AEP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W409 AEP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W409 AEP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.