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W808 VCY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

256,405 mi
Last recorded256,405 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW808 VCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 256,405 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 143,241 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 139,676 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 136,736 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 133,534 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 132,871 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 130,366 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 126,182 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 122,090 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 122,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 121,746 miles

dampness on steering box

Fail 13 Feb 2008 121,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

dampness on steering box

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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W808 VCY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W808 VCY, 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 W808 VCY registered?

W808 VCY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W808 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W808 VCY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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