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X988 VAF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,011 mi
Last recorded102,011 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 VAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 102,011 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 102,011 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 98,215 miles

rear pads are getting low

Fail 15 Aug 2013 98,210 miles

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

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

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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil level is low

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear pads are getting low

Fail 8 Aug 2013 98,161 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 93,259 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 93,259 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 86,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres quite perished

Fail 15 Aug 2009 82,298 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 82,298 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 77,971 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 74,952 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 74,690 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2006 62,218 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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X988 VAF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X988 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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What year was X988 VAF registered?

X988 VAF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X988 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X988 VAF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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