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W61 VHN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

115,840 mi
Last recorded115,840 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 VHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 115,840 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 114,772 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 114,733 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 114,657 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 114,627 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 113,693 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 113,640 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 113,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 110,536 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 105,877 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 105,516 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 105,402 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 104,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 83,268 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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W61 VHN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W61 VHN, 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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What year was W61 VHN registered?

W61 VHN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W61 VHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W61 VHN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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