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W799 VGJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

231,950 mi
Last recorded231,950 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW799 VGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 231,950 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 231,950 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE COOLANT LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front HUB SEAL LEAKING

Pass 23 Mar 2018 223,216 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 223,215 miles

Fuel system component leaking pressure regulator (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 212,886 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 14 Mar 2017 212,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 23 Feb 2016 199,989 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 190,185 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 181,207 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis

nearside rear side light dim

Pass 4 Mar 2013 169,691 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis

front inner anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 15 Feb 2012 154,606 miles

offside a/nearside rear tyres close to legal limit 2mm

play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 14 Feb 2012 154,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside a/nearside rear tyres close to legal limit 2mm

play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 18 Feb 2011 140,721 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 126,718 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 3 Mar 2009 111,690 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 111,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 98,065 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

coolant level low

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Feb 2007 83,851 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 70,734 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 70,728 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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W799 VGJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W799 VGJ, 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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W799 VGJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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