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V388 ELW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

182,078 mi
Last recorded182,078 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 ELW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 182,078 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 182,052 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 180,492 miles

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 ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 180,491 miles

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 ()

Fail 22 May 2017 180,491 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 174,758 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 174,757 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 166,989 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 166,989 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 159,298 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 159,288 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 159,288 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 154,897 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 150,479 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 146,077 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 116,984 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 112,752 miles

chasiss rusty.

nsf headlight glass cracked.

osr bump stop missing.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 112,752 miles

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.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 110,371 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 107,048 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside headlight slightly damaged

Pass 11 May 2007 97,564 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 97,547 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 80,678 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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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.

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V388 ELW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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