MOT Status
ValidMileage
238,930 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion To Nearside Chasis..
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak ()
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
coolant pipe rubbing steering cuppling
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
coolant pipe rubbing steering cuppling
o/s track rod end slight wear
oil leaks
steering box end draglink joint slight wear
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
o/s track rod end slight wear
oil leaks
steering box end draglink joint slight wear
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside wiper split but still clearing screen
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside wiper split but still clearing screen
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake pipes over suspension starting to corrode
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all brake pipes wax oiled
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W996 VFP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 W996 VFP, 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 W996 VFP registered?
W996 VFP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 June 2000.
Is W996 VFP safe to buy?
The MOT history for W996 VFP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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