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V253 NEC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,014 mi
Last recorded164,014 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 164,014 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 164,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 159,999 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 156,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 151,246 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 151,032 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 146,104 miles

the rear trailer socket bracket is corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 146,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

the rear trailer socket bracket is corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 141,270 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r axle hub seal as slight misting of oil

Fail 17 Feb 2015 140,776 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r axle hub seal as slight misting of oil

Pass 24 Feb 2014 129,412 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2014 129,174 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2013 121,252 miles

Slight oil leak on steering box

Spare tyre flat

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 1 Mar 2013 121,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Slight oil leak on steering box

Spare tyre flat

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 7 Mar 2012 115,010 miles

Heatshield above centre silencer box loose

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Fail 2 Mar 2012 115,010 miles

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

Heatshield above centre silencer box loose

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Mar 2011 108,598 miles

Coolant system leaks

Diesel filter light on dash

Engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Feb 2010 100,475 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 100,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 93,136 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 93,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 85,359 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 85,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 71,025 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 71,025 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 55,892 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 55,892 miles

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

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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V253 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V253 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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V253 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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