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V278 GLS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,623 mi
Last recorded118,623 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 GLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 118,623 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 103,515 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 102,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 86,875 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 72,743 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 60,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 60,065 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 48,821 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 45,997 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 45,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 37,214 miles

abs wire on off side front fouling cv boot

altenator belt cracking

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V278 GLS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V278 GLS, 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 V278 GLS registered?

V278 GLS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V278 GLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V278 GLS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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