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W572 VRD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,971 mi
Last recorded177,971 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW572 VRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 177,971 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

all tyres wearing on inside and outside

vehicle as slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2016 169,525 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 155,547 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 155,547 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 142,333 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 142,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 121,058 miles

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

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

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

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

non obligitory mirror missing

Pass 5 Jan 2012 116,276 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 115,554 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 111,052 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 111,052 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 109,903 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 109,903 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 108,535 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 97,601 miles

battery earth lead insecure

exhaust middle clamp insecure

offside front brake flexible hose bracket insecure

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2006 97,601 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery earth lead insecure

exhaust middle clamp insecure

offside front brake flexible hose bracket insecure

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2006 94,930 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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W572 VRD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W572 VRD, 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 W572 VRD registered?

W572 VRD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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