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W768 VJW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,493 mi
Last recorded59,493 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW768 VJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,493 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 59,493 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,637 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,121 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,806 miles

damage evident to the tow bar elecric cover recomened repair

engine oil leaking

rear chassis has sections heavily corroded

rear sections of brake pipe heavily corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2013 55,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

damage evident to the tow bar elecric cover recomened repair

engine oil leaking

o/s front brake hose has only just met requirments ,recomened slight adjustment to allow slack on full lock

rear chassis has sections heavily corroded

rear sections of brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,232 miles

boot outer door handle semi seized recomend renewal

front air hose ferrels are heavily corroded

front brake hose ferrels are heavily corroded recomened renewal

n/s rear section of brake pipe corroded

o/s rear section of brake pipe heavily corroded recomened renewal

rear brake hose ferrels are heavily corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2012 54,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

boot outer door handle semi seized recomend renewal

front air hose ferrels are heavily corroded

front brake hose ferrels are heavily corroded recomened renewal

n/s rear section of brake pipe corroded

o/s rear section of brake pipe heavily corroded recomened renewal

rear brake hose ferrels are heavily corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 52,321 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 49,024 miles

front discs worn thin , both rear tyres are heavily cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,496 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,773 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,342 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 42,923 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 42,922 miles

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

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

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

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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W768 VJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W768 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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What year was W768 VJW registered?

W768 VJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W768 VJW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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