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V229 KBA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

172,633 mi
Last recorded172,633 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 KBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 172,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside coated in protection

Fail 27 Aug 2025 172,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside coated in protection

Pass 1 May 2024 169,454 miles

underside chassis and suspension components corroded

Fail 1 May 2024 169,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

underside chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 May 2023 169,174 miles

underside chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2021 165,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2020 165,243 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 165,239 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission halfshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 159,561 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 153,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 241,023 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 241,023 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 145,512 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 145,263 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 137,914 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 137,908 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 131,873 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 126,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 120,863 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 115,720 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 108,151 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 108,151 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 102,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 89,534 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 81,090 miles

some travel in park brake lever

Fail 8 Oct 2007 81,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

some travel in park brake lever

Pass 6 Oct 2006 71,363 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V229 KBA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V229 KBA, 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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V229 KBA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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