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V173 LMY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

232,087 mi
Last recorded232,087 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 LMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 232,087 miles

Nearside Rear Lower light cluster cracked but does not effect the light colour being emitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2022 225,740 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 220,881 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 216,571 miles

general corrosion around chassis and suspension components

Pass 29 Aug 2019 209,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion around chassis and underbody

Fail 29 Aug 2019 209,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion around chassis and underbody

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 201,161 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 187,146 miles

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

Oil leak rear of engine ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 171,429 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 162,346 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 162,344 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 156,900 miles

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

dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 6 Mar 2013 151,995 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 142,138 miles

nearside head light damaged

rear flexible brake pipes twisted

rear inner disc pads worn

Fail 1 Mar 2012 141,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nearside head light damaged

rear flexible brake pipes twisted

rear inner disc pads worn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 213,474 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 213,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 1 Dec 2009 118,037 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 118,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 100,697 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 87,563 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 69,320 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 69,320 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 49,463 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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V173 LMY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V173 LMY, 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 V173 LMY registered?

V173 LMY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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