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W568 VEC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,247 mi
Last recorded156,247 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW568 VEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 156,247 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 156,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded towbar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded towbar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 147,092 miles

front to rear chassis legs have had extensive welding carried out

Fail 21 Nov 2014 147,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

front to rear chassis legs have had extensive welding carried out

Pass 24 Dec 2013 138,793 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 138,788 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 128,862 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 118,683 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 109,630 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 100,856 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 92,685 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 84,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 72,891 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 63,297 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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W568 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W568 VEC, 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 W568 VEC registered?

W568 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W568 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W568 VEC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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