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W763 VTT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,477 mi
Last recorded188,477 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW763 VTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 188,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 186,438 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 186,332 miles

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 176,292 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 176,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 164,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 154,855 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre exhaust joint corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 150,318 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 148,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 May 2012 142,686 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 141,050 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 135,300 miles

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 16 Oct 2009 132,768 miles

Both Front Shock Absorber lower mounts showing signs of wear.

Both Rear Tyres becoming low on Tread.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 132,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both Front Shock Absorber lower mounts showing signs of wear.

Both Rear Bump stops missing.

Both Rear Tyres becoming low on Tread.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 130,176 miles

Near side drage link and both track rod ends have slight play.

Near side rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit.

Oil leak from engine area.

Power steering fluid below mim limit.

Rear chassis and around fuel tank area looks damp but no diesel leak found.

Rear chassis very rusty but not yet excessive.

Rear wiper blade worn out.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 130,152 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Near side drage link and both track rod ends have slight play.

Near side rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit.

Oil leak from engine area.

Power steering fluid below mim limit.

Rear chassis and around fuel tank area looks damp but no diesel leak found.

Rear chassis very rusty but not yet excessive.

Rear wiper blade worn out.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 119,733 miles

Signs of fluid around power steering box area.

Smell of fuel around engine area but no leak found.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 107,175 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 97,792 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 91,502 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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W763 VTT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W763 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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What year was W763 VTT registered?

W763 VTT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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