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W474 VJW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

161,278 mi
Last recorded161,278 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 VJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 161,278 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 161,278 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 156,684 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 151,504 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 145,968 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 145,968 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 138,514 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 131,050 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 128,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 125,046 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 121,685 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 118,264 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 115,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear chassis is slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 110,819 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 105,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 105,906 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 98,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 98,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 90,495 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 90,211 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2008 82,406 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 82,243 miles

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear half shaft seals leaking, contaminating raer brake calipers

Pass 16 Feb 2007 71,932 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 71,722 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 61,183 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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W474 VJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W474 VJW, 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 W474 VJW registered?

W474 VJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W474 VJW shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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