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W427 VDN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,828 mi
Last recorded140,828 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW427 VDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 140,828 miles

Nearside Rear brake need adjustment/repair - disc corroded

corrosion on and around chassis and suspension

Pass 28 Nov 2015 137,238 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general corrosion to rear chassis rails

Fail 21 Nov 2015 137,238 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general corrosion to rear chassis rails

Pass 15 Nov 2014 133,272 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 127,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 127,426 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 122,107 miles

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

Oil leak

floor, chassis and sill`s corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 117,503 miles

N/S/F FOG INOP

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2011 117,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/F FOG INOP

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2010 108,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

gear/diff' oil leaking at nearside rear wheel

Pass 27 Nov 2010 108,128 miles

gear/diff' oil leaking at nearside rear wheel

Fail 4 Dec 2009 102,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 102,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2008 97,623 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 92,719 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 81,967 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 71,866 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 71,866 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W427 VDN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W427 VDN, 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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W427 VDN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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