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V449 MGN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,464 mi
Last recorded137,464 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV449 MGN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2020 137,464 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))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits catalytic converter broken up (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 136,142 miles

Front Inner bumper inner mount bar corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side light bulb holder loose

Fail 8 Mar 2019 136,142 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))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced poss bad earth (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam poss bad earth (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Inner bumper inner mount bar corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 135,096 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 135,087 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in side wall

Rear discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2017 132,203 miles

Oil leak ()

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

both rear chassis rails rusting by fuel tank

centre to rear exhaust flange very rusted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 126,441 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 121,630 miles

Oil leak

front cross-member rusting

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2014 117,759 miles

drivers side rear chassis rail starting to rust

Pass 11 Jan 2013 113,085 miles

exhaust joining flanges rusting away and also hanger mounts rusting

small amount of play in drivers side track rod end

Pass 11 Jan 2012 107,547 miles

centre exhaust flange rusting away

front tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Oct 2010 100,089 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and wearing low

exhaust system starting to rust

passanger side rear bump stop missing

slight engine oil leak and water leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 91,919 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 90,215 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 85,546 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 85,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 81,764 miles

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

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

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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V449 MGN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V449 MGN, 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 V449 MGN registered?

V449 MGN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V449 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V449 MGN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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