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W609 VAF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,123 mi
Last recorded102,123 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW609 VAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 102,123 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 102,123 miles

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 93,146 miles

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 ()

Fail 4 Feb 2020 93,146 miles

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 ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 85,127 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 85,085 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 77,691 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 77,690 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 73,605 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 73,198 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 73,198 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,164 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

spare tyre badly perished/cracked.

Fail 1 Dec 2015 72,164 miles

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.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 70,913 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 70,283 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 70,283 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 69,170 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 69,170 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 68,546 miles

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.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 65,807 miles

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

chassis around rear axle getting corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 62,215 miles

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.

Fail 9 Dec 2008 62,215 miles

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.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 58,323 miles

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.

Fail 29 Nov 2007 58,323 miles

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.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 54,974 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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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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