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W734 VKE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

183,286 mi
Last recorded183,286 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW734 VKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 183,286 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% amber marker (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg at tow bar mount area (6.1.B.2)

Offside coil spring worn x2 vehicle has a slight lean to offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2016 183,284 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/door shut (5.2.6)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% amber marker (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg at tow bar mount area (6.1.B.2)

Offside coil spring worn x2 vehicle has a slight lean to offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 168,261 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear chassis has surface corrosion

n/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Jun 2015 168,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

rear chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2014 161,091 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 161,091 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 154,829 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 154,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 147,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 147,272 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 129,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Nov 2010 129,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jan 2010 128,519 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2009 121,705 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 110,093 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 97,857 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 86,713 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 86,048 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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W734 VKE 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 W734 VKE, 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 W734 VKE registered?

W734 VKE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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