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V453 ELT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

207,280 mi
Last recorded207,280 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 ELT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 207,280 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 207,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 202,994 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 198,808 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 193,460 miles

slight oil leak steering box

slight play offside draglink joint

Fail 5 Sep 2017 193,460 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight oil leak steering box

slight play offside draglink joint

Pass 23 Aug 2016 187,720 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 187,720 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 183,609 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 178,186 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 172,279 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 165,801 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 156,833 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 147,273 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 136,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2008 125,755 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 116,981 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 101,093 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V453 ELT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V453 ELT, 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 V453 ELT registered?

V453 ELT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V453 ELT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V453 ELT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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