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W425 VGS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,108 mi
Last recorded80,108 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW425 VGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 80,108 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in the front axle tie bar bushes

Fail 4 Oct 2019 80,108 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight play in the front axle tie bar bushes

Fail 2 Sep 2019 80,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,622 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 68,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 67,752 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 64,390 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 64,132 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 62,997 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 62,779 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,340 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,105 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,727 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 52,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres at tread depth limit

Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,121 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,284 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,225 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 35,435 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 31,019 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
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W425 VGS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W425 VGS, 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 W425 VGS registered?

W425 VGS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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