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W808 VJW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

199,862 mi
Last recorded199,862 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 199,862 miles

Front Metal brake pipes rusty

Under body corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2016 181,601 miles

Both front lower shock absorber rubbers deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Under body corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2015 176,848 miles

Slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 7 Jul 2014 173,296 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

rear brake pads low

sills,floor & chassis corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 167,537 miles

exhaust rusty

floor sills and chassis all rusty

fuel pipes brake pipes and suspension pipes all rusty

oil leaks

Pass 5 Jul 2012 161,052 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

brake pipes very rusty and weak

chassis very rusty and weak

exhaust rusty and weak

floors and sills rusty and weak

fuel and suspension pipes rusty and wesk

offside front tyre on limits

oil leaks

Pass 9 Jun 2011 154,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

surface rust on chassis rails and crossmembers

Pass 9 Jul 2010 148,186 miles

ABS warning light not following the VSi sequence but is correctly following sequence as listing in owners handbook

Both front shock absorber lower bushes badly worn but not resulting in excessive play

Front brake4 discs worn and thin. I'd recommend these are replaced soon

General heavy surface corrosion to chassis members

Offside rear outer side light not working

Oil leaks from engine

Rear brake pipes corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 148,143 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ABS warning light not following the VSI sequence but is correctly following information in the owners handbook

Both front shock absorber lower bushes worn and perished

Corrosion to chassis members

Front brake discs worn and thin. I recommend these are replaced soon

Offside rear outer side light not working

Oil leaks from engine and transmission

Rear brake pipes corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 147,662 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper support corroded and fractured

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 21 Feb 2009 126,812 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 108,186 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 84,800 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 74,724 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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W808 VJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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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W808 VJW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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