MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (2.2.C.1h)
Oil leak ()
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 ()
the rear trailer socket bracket is corroded
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
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
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
Oil leak
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
Slight oil leak on steering box
Spare tyre flat
Wiper linkage worn
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
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
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
Coolant system leaks
Diesel filter light on dash
Engine oil leaks
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)
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)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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