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W651 VTT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,104 mi
Last recorded176,104 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW651 VTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 176,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Every brake pipe coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 173,834 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear bump stops awol

Pass 2 Dec 2020 170,061 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 162,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ace pipes corroded

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 9 Jun 2018 158,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lower radiator mounting corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 158,757 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lower radiator mounting corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 143,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper torn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 143,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper torn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 125,938 miles

Centre Front radiator lower mounting bar corroded

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 125,938 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Front radiator lower mounting bar corroded

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 119,266 miles

Front panel corroded

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

Nearside front (rear) track rod end boot split slightly

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

Oil leak from sump area

Wipers poor

Pass 20 Feb 2014 110,060 miles

BOTH FRONT LIGHTS HAVE LIGHTS MODS FITTED

COOLAND PIPE HITTING STEERING COLUMN WHEN STEERING TESTED

NEARSIDE REAR FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLIT

OFFSIDE REAR FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY AT O/S/F BEARING

STEERING PUMP HAS OIL ON IT CANT TELL IF ITS BOX

Fail 17 Feb 2014 110,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

ADVISE ONLY BOTH REAR OUTER SIDELIGHTS INOP

BOTH FRONT LIGHTS HAVE LIGHTS MODS FITTED

COOLAND PIPE HITTING STEERING COLUMN WHEN STEERING TESTED

HYDROLIC BOX UNDER FLOOR LEAKING SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE REAR FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLIT

OFFSIDE REAR FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY AT O/S/F BEARING

STEERING PUMP HAS OIL ON IT CANT TELL IF ITS BOX

Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,357 miles

advise slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2008 100,062 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 100,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 85,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 85,227 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 65,756 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 65,756 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front 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)

fuel dripping from somewhere in engine

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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W651 VTT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W651 VTT, 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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W651 VTT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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