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V455 KGD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,290 mi
Last recorded136,290 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV455 KGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 136,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

evidence of welding work to various areas of the chassis to make good areas that were corroded.

in the long term further welding may be required.

n.s.r.suspension rebound rubber is missing.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 125,162 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

evidence of extensive welding to the chassis to make good areas of corrosion combined with newly applied underseal.

n.s.r.suspension rebound rubber missing.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 118,170 miles

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

brake warning light on dashboard staying on

middle exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure at time of test

nearside rear fog lamp cracked ok at time of test

Fail 2 Aug 2012 118,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

brake warning light on dashboard staying on

middle exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure at time of test

nearside rear fog lamp cracked ok at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2011 111,664 miles

(1)Corrosion to vehicle chassis and metal pipes. Advise treatment to prevent further corrosion. (2)Fuel filter corroded.Advise replacement to prevent fuel leak.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 111,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 105,202 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 92,327 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 92,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 80,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 67,861 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

small cut in o/s/f wiper blade

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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V455 KGD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel 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 V455 KGD, 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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V455 KGD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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