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W97 VNW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,723 mi
Last recorded126,723 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 VNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 126,723 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 124,461 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

windscreen scratched

Pass 25 Jul 2011 113,194 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn outside edge, on wear bars

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

windsceen scratched

Fail 28 Jul 2010 102,731 miles

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 102,731 miles

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 4 Aug 2009 91,446 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 80,202 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 69,849 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 58,492 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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W97 VNW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 W97 VNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W97 VNW registered?

W97 VNW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W97 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W97 VNW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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