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K40 AKP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,305 mi
Last recorded141,305 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 AKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 141,305 miles

exhaust flange & bolts deteriorated.

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective steel bracket deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central / rear chassis heavy corrosion structure is corroded but rigidty not signifficaly reduced. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower n/s/f fog lamp in lower bumber removed at time of retest.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/s/r bumber corner steady plate missing. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp in op.

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering slight seepage.? (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil leak not excessive.

Fail 15 Aug 2025 141,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective steel bracket deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central / rear chassis heavy corrosion structure is corroded but rigidty not signifficaly reduced. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower n/s/f lower fog lamp loose in bumber.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/s/r bumber corner steady plate missing. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp in op.

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering slight seepage.? (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil leak not excessive.

exhaust flange & bolts deteriorated.

Pass 16 Aug 2024 137,934 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis centre/ rear various areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower n/s front fog lamp loose in bumber.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen n/s centre. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside n/s door mirror loose & held on by tape.

Offside Front Lower o/s front fog lamp in op.

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil leak but not excessive.

Pass 29 Jun 2023 133,859 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen n/s centre. (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central rear chassis has heavy corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose n/s door mirror glass loose & held on by tape. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front n/s front fog lamp loose.

Offside Front o/s/f door stop bracket broken off from pillar.

Offside Front o/s/f fog lamp in op.

Rear number plate lamps very dim output. (bulbs)

engine oil leak but not excessive.

Pass 26 Jul 2022 129,245 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front door stop bracket broken off from pillar.

engine oil leak but not excessive.

oil leak from transfer box.

Pass 29 Jun 2021 121,435 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS box (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 118,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 108,754 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished quite badly

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside front door check strap deteriorated

offside rear hub seal leaking

rear chassis corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2019 108,736 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished quite badly

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside front door check strap deteriorated

offside rear hub seal leaking

rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,604 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 91,419 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 91,409 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pressure regulator (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,861 miles

slight lift n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 8 Nov 2014 65,291 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 63,002 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chassis corrosion

oil leak around o/s/f suspension pipes but appears to be higher than pipes.

oil leak from rear diff

oil leak from transfer box

Fail 23 Nov 2013 63,002 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chassis corrosion

oil leak around o/s/f suspension pipes but appears to be higher than pipes.

oil leak from rear diff

oil leak from transfer box

Pass 22 Nov 2012 60,741 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,873 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 53,238 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 53,228 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 50,486 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,752 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 47,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,774 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 35,546 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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K40 AKP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K40 AKP, 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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K40 AKP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 November 2000.

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