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W987 VKE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,802 mi
Last recorded109,802 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 VKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 109,802 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 109,366 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 108,963 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 107,973 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 106,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 4 Aug 2015 103,893 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 4 Aug 2015 103,893 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,938 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

offside rear seat belt has a cut in webbing but relevent seat not fitted at time of test

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2013 91,602 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 26 Jul 2012 84,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,569 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 13 Jul 2010 73,150 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 9 Jul 2010 73,105 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 64,103 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,342 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 46,607 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 38,958 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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W987 VKE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W987 VKE, 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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W987 VKE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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