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V164 LON

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,604 mi
Last recorded157,604 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV164 LON
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 157,604 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 152,050 miles

rear chassis badly corroded

rear cills badly corroded

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 152,049 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake hose clip missing

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

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

rear chassis badly corroded

rear cills badly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 145,736 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 145,734 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 144,347 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 144,317 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 140,945 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 140,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 136,111 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 136,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 209,956 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 122,704 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 114,416 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 105,403 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 97,177 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 97,177 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 87,784 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 77,330 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 68,446 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 60,020 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 60,020 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V164 LON is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V164 LON, 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 V164 LON registered?

V164 LON is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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