MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,123 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking air bag leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Auxiliary drive belt frayed
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front tyre slightly perished/deteriorated
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front tyre slightly perished/deteriorated
Offside rear tyre slightly perished/deteriorated
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test second row ()
Underside of vehicle corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Auxiliary drive belt frayed
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front tyre slightly perished/deteriorated
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front tyre slightly perished/deteriorated
Offside rear tyre slightly perished/deteriorated
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test second row ()
Underside of vehicle corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
spare tyre badly perished/cracked.
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/shock absorber mount. (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s,n/s beginning to tear (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
o/s n/s rear side panels flapping,support stays and mounting plates corroded.
spare tyre badly perished/cracked.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s/r and o/s/r chassis getting corroded.
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chassis around rear axle getting corroded.
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/r bump stop missing.
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/r bump stop missing.
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight corrosion on o/s/r brake hose ferrule.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s wiper blade rib broken,may damage screen.
rear half of chassis getting corroded.
slight corrosion on o/s/r brake hose ferrule.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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W609 VAF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W609 VAF, 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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W609 VAF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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