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W533 VLB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

189,033 mi
Last recorded189,033 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW533 VLB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 189,033 miles

surface rust on chassiss

Pass 18 Aug 2021 188,283 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 186,369 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 183,751 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 180,469 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 177,710 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 173,882 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2015 165,879 miles

chassis corroded on rear section

dampness on fuel filter

Pass 13 Aug 2014 151,786 miles

slight stain on diesel filter

Pass 6 Sep 2013 140,934 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 140,903 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 135,215 miles

winscreen

Fail 15 Oct 2012 135,215 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

winscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2011 124,343 miles

brake pipes corrosion

steering free play

windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2010 112,381 miles

Front brake discs slight lip

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2010 112,381 miles

Front brake discs slight lip

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2009 100,527 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 86,732 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 86,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 75,722 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 75,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 64,502 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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W533 VLB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W533 VLB, 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 W533 VLB registered?

W533 VLB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W533 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W533 VLB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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