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W442 VRD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,294 mi
Last recorded168,294 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW442 VRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 168,294 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 162,368 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 154,845 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 154,821 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 146,499 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 136,573 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 126,582 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 118,300 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 118,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 106,602 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 106,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 93,294 miles

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 17 Sep 2008 93,294 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 11 Oct 2007 88,752 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 88,752 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 79,190 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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W442 VRD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W442 VRD, 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 W442 VRD registered?

W442 VRD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W442 VRD safe to buy?

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