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V126 ESR

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

139,610 mi
Last recorded139,610 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 ESR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 139,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal body inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal body inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 139,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal body inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal body inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 139,601 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Locked (7.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. 2nd Row (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x3 locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.3 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NSR, OSR, NSF and OSF (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSF inner wing at bulkhead corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 139,315 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 137,862 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 133,609 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front indicator lamp cluster filled with water

Offside Front steering box ball joint gator slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 26 Nov 2018 133,607 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively fluid leaking from anti roll bar hydraulic system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front indicator lamp cluster filled with water

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Nov 2017 132,813 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 132,813 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 132,686 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r chassis (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s and o/s (6.6.6)

centre brake lamp inop

Fail 26 Jul 2016 132,686 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering locking device missing drag link end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing drag link end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r chassis (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s and o/s (6.6.6)

centre brake lamp inop

Fail 10 Mar 2015 132,674 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 123,083 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 118,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil leak

existing repairs to nearside and offside rear chassis rails ok

front ,centre and rear chassis to body mounts getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded

rear suspension arm bushes getting worn

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2012 118,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear suspension arm bushes getting worn

engine oil leak

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

existing repairs to nearside rear chassis rail untidy but appear ok

front ,centre and rear chassis to body mounts getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded

front discs getting corroded and worn

front shocker bushes getting worn

front underpanel getting corroded

some play rear drop links

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 112,741 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front panel corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2011 112,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front panel corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 101,139 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front crossmember corroded to excess

Fail 20 Jan 2010 101,128 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front crossmember corroded to excess

Pass 20 Jan 2009 90,124 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear chassis leg heavily corroded

slight oil leak at PAS steering box

Fail 12 Jan 2009 90,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chassis leg holed and corroded at tow bar mountings DANGEROUS TO TOW WITH VEHICLE

offside rear chassis leg heavily corroded

slight oil leak at PAS steering box

Pass 8 Jan 2008 82,192 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 82,177 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 70,419 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r door lock sticking

Pass 4 Jan 2006 63,617 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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V126 ESR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 V126 ESR, 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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V126 ESR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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