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V226 KOL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,218 mi
Last recorded171,218 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 KOL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 171,218 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing corroded and holed,(Outside prescribed area's) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 171,218 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing corroded and holed,(Outside prescribed area's) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 170,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 167,720 miles

front cross member slight corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 161,285 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 149,486 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 135,091 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 125,764 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 125,764 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 120,258 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s & n/s (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 112,698 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 15 Dec 2014 112,617 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jun 2013 95,027 miles

Chips on screen

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 91,624 miles

Condition of exhaust

Slight play in steering components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 87,829 miles

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

general corrosion on chassis and suspension units

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Fail 8 Jun 2011 87,829 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general corrosion on chassis and suspension units

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 19 May 2010 82,420 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 76,499 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 69,898 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 60,213 miles

needs b rake pads all round and front wiper blades soon

Pass 10 Mar 2006 52,535 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 52,535 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V226 KOL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V226 KOL, 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 V226 KOL registered?

V226 KOL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V226 KOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V226 KOL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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