CarVerify

Free Car Check

W588 VEC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,356 mi
Last recorded123,356 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 VEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 123,356 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust hanger missing

Fail 9 Apr 2014 123,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust hanger missing

Pass 1 May 2013 113,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

welding repair to of side out sill mounting as best as i can test with vosa equipment

Fail 30 Apr 2013 113,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

welding repair to of side out sill mounting as best as i can test with vosa equipment

Fail 28 Mar 2013 113,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 108,417 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 108,407 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2010 102,993 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded

both wiperblades starting to split

Pass 4 Aug 2009 97,649 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 97,649 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 92,817 miles

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

rear tyres stepping

Pass 7 Aug 2007 88,647 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear brake flexi hoses corroded

both rear tyres stepping

nearside rear outer brake disk has slight surface corrosion

nearside rear stabiliser bar to diff has slight play in ball joint

Fail 3 Aug 2007 88,604 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear brake flexi hoses corroded

both rear tyres stepping

nearside rear outer brake disk has slight surface corrosiov

nearside rear stabiliser bar to diff has slight play in ball joint

Pass 14 Jul 2006 82,748 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres stepping

Fail 13 Jul 2006 82,748 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres stepping

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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W588 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W588 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W588 VEC?

You can check the full history of W588 VEC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W588 VEC registered?

W588 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W588 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W588 VEC shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W588 VEC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W588 VEC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.