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W573 VEC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

224,022 mi
Last recorded224,022 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW573 VEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 224,022 miles

Front shock absorber bottom mounting bushes worn

Offside Front top and bottom swivel joints worn

Offside Rear tyre worn

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2018 223,922 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body cill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front shock absorber bottom mounting bushes worn

Offside Front top and bottom swivel joints worn

Offside Rear tyre worn

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2017 213,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 209,662 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

both front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2015 201,431 miles

rear bump stops missing

Fail 27 May 2015 201,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 12 May 2014 193,503 miles

Chassis corroded.

Slight play in offside front steering.

Unable to fully inspect some brake pipes.

Fail 10 May 2014 193,503 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Chassis corroded.

Slight play in offside front steering.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 193,453 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroding.

Both rear brakes slightly binding.

Chassis corroded.

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Oil leak.

Outriggers starting to corrode.

Slight play in steering.

Various brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 31 May 2012 189,336 miles
Fail 28 May 2012

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

sills covered

Pass 27 May 2011 18,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 171,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 162,026 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 162,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 154,320 miles

osf shocker rubber bush slightly worn , front pads 70% worn , rear pads 50% worn , front tyres 3.5mm tread , osr tyre 2.0mm tread , rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2007 149,684 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 149,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

oil leak from gearbox area

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2006 146,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 146,160 miles

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

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

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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W573 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W573 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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W573 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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