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W614 VAF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,552 mi
Last recorded143,552 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW614 VAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 143,552 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 141,151 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Towbar component insecure electric socket (6.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak

Pass 20 May 2015 138,940 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various other areas has corrosion but not holed

Fail 19 May 2015 138,940 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various other areas has corrosion but not holed

Pass 1 May 2014 135,308 miles

various areas has corrosion but not holed at time of test

Fail 2 Apr 2014 135,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

various areas has corrosion but not hold at the timr of test

Pass 2 May 2013 132,403 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various other areas has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Fail 22 Apr 2013 132,332 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various other areas has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2012 129,055 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 129,051 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2011 125,422 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 125,411 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 121,166 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

various areas off chassis has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Fail 11 Jan 2010 121,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

various areas off chassis has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2009 117,527 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 106,520 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 91,057 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 78,114 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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W614 VAF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W614 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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W614 VAF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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