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X534 VAF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,549 mi
Last recorded158,549 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX534 VAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 158,549 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 149,963 miles

Center rear seatbelt cannot be pulled out, real jammed

Chassis heavily corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 149,847 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Chassis heavily corroded

Center rear seatbelt cannot be pulled out, real jammed

Nearside Could not check head light aim

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 141,813 miles

heavy corrosion to underside

play in nearside drag link end

play in offside upper and lower swivels

Fail 19 Nov 2015 141,813 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

heavy corrosion to underside

play in nearside drag link end

play in offside upper and lower swivels

Pass 20 Nov 2014 132,943 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 118,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 111,994 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 105,851 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 105,850 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 97,426 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 90,095 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 81,733 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 81,733 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 76,560 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 69,209 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 59,521 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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X534 VAF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X534 VAF, 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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X534 VAF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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