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W481 VJW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,772 mi
Last recorded188,772 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 VJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 188,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 May 2025 188,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2024 184,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 20 Mar 2023 180,867 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 180,867 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER HOUSING (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2022 177,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/S AND N/S/F INNNER WINGS CORRODED

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play REAR FACING (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 174,221 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 171,551 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 167,744 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 167,744 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 163,609 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 163,603 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 159,066 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 152,899 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 147,492 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 140,407 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 134,318 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 126,177 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 116,099 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 107,659 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front marker lamp, incorporated into the indicator is inoperative

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Mar 2009 99,000 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 90,100 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 78,100 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 66,890 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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W481 VJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W481 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 W481 VJW registered?

W481 VJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W481 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W481 VJW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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