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V173 LNY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,203 mi
Last recorded161,203 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 LNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 161,203 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 155,978 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 155,978 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 152,304 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 145,520 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2012 145,517 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 13,504 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 130,004 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 123,346 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 123,178 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 116,449 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 116,449 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 87,103 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 LNY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V173 LNY, 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 LNY registered?

V173 LNY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 February 2000.

Is V173 LNY safe to buy?

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