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W443 VGS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,361 mi
Last recorded152,361 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW443 VGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 152,361 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion on bulk head but not within 30cm off any mounting

Offside Front o/s/f Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 146,572 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside rear halfshaft oil seal seeping

Fail 1 Jul 2015 146,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside rear halfshaft oil seal seeping

Pass 1 Jul 2014 139,295 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 138,758 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2013 133,254 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 210,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 210,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 121,691 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 121,691 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2010 106,988 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 106,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 92,470 miles

o/s/ headlamp patten poor.Flat no kick up

possible fluid leak from steering box

Fail 12 Mar 2009 92,466 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

possible fluid leak from steering box

o/s/ headlamp patten poor.Flat no kick up

Fail 6 Aug 2008 89,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 89,460 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 82,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 74,353 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 74,353 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 69,219 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 69,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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W443 VGS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W443 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 W443 VGS registered?

W443 VGS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W443 VGS safe to buy?

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