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W485 AEP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,742 mi
Last recorded153,742 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 AEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,940cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 153,742 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front coil springs corroded

rear chassi has light surface corrosion

Pass 29 May 2015 150,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front grill damaged

nearside front drive shaft seal damp

offside rear shock dust cover insecure

Fail 29 May 2015 150,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front grill damaged

nearside front drive shaft seal damp

offside rear shock dust cover insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2014 145,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

nearside rear bumpstop missing

offside front axel oil seal slight leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 145,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

nearside rear bumpstop missing

offside front axel oil seal slight leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 141,800 miles

front suspention ball joints have slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2012 139,425 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 70,950 miles

Oil leak

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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W485 AEP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W485 AEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W485 AEP registered?

W485 AEP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W485 AEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W485 AEP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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