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W741 VJW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,802 mi
Last recorded127,802 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW741 VJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 127,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play top joint need changing soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom joint need changing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s & o/s chassis repairs done & corroded & weaking

Pass 12 May 2018 117,456 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 117,449 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 112,316 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 105,796 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drag arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 105,793 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drag arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 102,343 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 98,926 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2014 98,926 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 94,771 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 90,047 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 85,313 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 80,815 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 75,893 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 71,256 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 71,256 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 65,646 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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W741 VJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 W741 VJW, 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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W741 VJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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