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V251 NEC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

174,885 mi
Last recorded174,885 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 174,885 miles

Both front bumper end caps removed

Both side steps removed.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 174,885 miles

Both front bumper end caps removed

Both side steps removed.

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Securing nut was very loose, tightened during test. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 155,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear ind /lens broken

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 130,991 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 206,116 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 206,114 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 196,947 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

side steps weak

Fail 30 May 2017 196,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

side steps weak

Pass 31 May 2016 116,193 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 109,237 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 102,505 miles

Engine oil leak at rear engine

N/s/front brakes sliht bind

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

Fail 29 May 2013 96,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 96,016 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 88,442 miles

Oil leak

both side steps corroded

Fail 28 May 2012 88,436 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

both side steps corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 80,815 miles

Oil leak

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

side steps corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 80,808 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

side steps corroded

Pass 29 May 2010 73,429 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 66,042 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 58,892 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 53,367 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 46,136 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 39,598 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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V251 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V251 NEC, 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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V251 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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