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W919 VEC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

167,087 mi
Last recorded167,087 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW919 VEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 167,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

centre stop light not working

Fail 10 Jul 2019 166,878 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

centre stop light not working

Fail 24 Jun 2019 166,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top ball joint slight play

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear tyre approx 3mm tread deapth

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing low

oil leaks from engine , gearbox and transfer box

Pass 1 Aug 2018 161,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion to offside chassis

heavy corrosion to rear chassis

oil leak

repairs to rear chassis heavily under sealed

Fail 26 Jul 2018 161,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion to offside chassis

heavy corrosion to rear chassis

oil leak

repairs to rear chassis heavily under sealed

Pass 2 Aug 2017 153,284 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail

Fuel filter damp but no leak found at time of test

Nearside rear chassis rail corroded around rear shock & spring mounts

Offside rear chassis rail corroded

Offside rear chassis rail corroded around rear shock & spring mounts

Fail 31 Jul 2017 153,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint between centre & rear sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail

Fuel filter damp but no leak found at time of test

Nearside rear chassis rail corroded around rear shock & spring mounts

Offside rear chassis rail corroded

Offside rear chassis rail corroded around rear shock & spring mounts

Fail 10 Jul 2017 152,403 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor inside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trumphet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor inside wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trumphet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 149,624 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 149,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 145,090 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail corroded (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 135,018 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 134,877 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 125,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 125,741 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 116,781 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 108,946 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 108,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 102,568 miles

Front suspention pipes very rusty

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil around PAS steering box area

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 102,566 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front suspention pipes very rusty

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil around PAS steering box area

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 97,361 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 97,361 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 87,494 miles

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

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 21 Oct 2008 87,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

spare tyre below legal limit

Pass 2 Jul 2007 72,952 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 72,946 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 64,043 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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W919 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W919 VEC, 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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W919 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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