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2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,964 mi
Last recorded140,964 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW728 VHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 140,964 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle steady bushes slight play (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 140,964 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle steady bushes slight play (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 136,830 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 131,128 miles

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2017 123,184 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 123,184 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 114,182 miles

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

Nearside front drive shaft leaking

Fail 27 Apr 2016 114,182 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front drive shaft leaking

Pass 8 May 2015 106,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 May 2014 98,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 98,201 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2013 90,964 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2012 88,453 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 86,173 miles

o/s front suspension pipes have heavy surface corrosion

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 May 2011 86,163 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s front suspension pipes have heavy surface corrosion

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,049 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 79,414 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 79,274 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 70,609 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 May 2008 70,582 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

corrosion on rear brake pipes

offside rear back plate damp

windscreen has slight marks off wiper,does not affect view

Fail 15 May 2007 61,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

windscreen marked

Pass 15 May 2007 61,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

windscreen marked

Pass 16 May 2006 51,898 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 51,822 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W728 VHN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W728 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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W728 VHN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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