MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
both front shock absorber bushes deteriorated
central exhaust joint/flange heavily corroded
engine and gearbox oil leaks
rear seats stowed away at time of test, no rear seat belts tested
slight corrosion to various brake pipes
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front shock absorber bushes deteriorated
central exhaust joint/flange heavily corroded
engine and gearbox oil leaks
rear seats stowed away at time of test, no rear seat belts tested
slight corrosion to various brake pipes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Oil leak diff ()
Offside Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking pipe (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Oil leak diff ()
Central Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Oil leak Diff ()
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Disc damaged by pads being worn down. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Side steps fitted obscuring certain components.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
At L.P.G. tank corrosion evedent at welded seam.
At front suspension hydraulic actuator; pivot dust boot deteriorated.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear mudguard insecure
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Side steps fitted obscuring certain components.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
At L.P.G. tank corrosion evedent at welded seam.
At front suspension hydraulic actuator; pivot dust boot deteriorated.
Both winscreen wipers "smear".
Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear mudguard insecure
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear step damper broken off at lower fixing
slight exhaust blow to nearside front exhaust pipe
slight fluid leak and tempory repair to rear active cornering unit pipe
chasiss rusty.
nsf headlight glass cracked.
osr bump stop missing.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
chasiss rusty.
nsf headlight glass cracked.
osr bump stop missing.
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside headlight slightly damaged
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
V388 ELW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 V388 ELW, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of V388 ELW?
You can check the full history of V388 ELW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was V388 ELW registered?
V388 ELW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 January 2000.
Is V388 ELW safe to buy?
The MOT history for V388 ELW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V388 ELW have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V388 ELW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.