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W857 VJN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

285,052 mi
Last recorded285,052 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW857 VJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2019 285,052 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 263,770 miles

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

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

rear step not returing too rest piont sharpe edge

unable too check rear boot seats. Jamed and unable too fold down

Fail 3 Dec 2018 263,767 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Parking brake inoperative on one side no hand brake working (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear step not returing too rest piont sharpe edge

unable too check rear boot seats. Jamed and unable too fold down

Pass 17 Nov 2017 239,175 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 212,517 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 191,051 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 176,725 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 152,094 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 143,231 miles

both rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jun 2011 136,655 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 131,051 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 122,681 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 116,896 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 104,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2006 86,300 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 86,132 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2005 72,695 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 72,695 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front 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

front brake discs badly ridged and wearing thin.

front ofside marker light not working.

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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W857 VJN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W857 VJN, 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 W857 VJN registered?

W857 VJN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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