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V470 HGS

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

215,084 mi
Last recorded215,084 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV470 HGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 215,084 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all over corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 215,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 210,798 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 210,797 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 206,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 206,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn sway bar linkage. rear diff area (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tow bar support area o/s. n/s corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced various corrosion rear areas marked both sides upper areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 200,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2018 200,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Body component insecure side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 183,765 miles

Front arch liners fitted

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Outer sill covers fitted

suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2017 183,711 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Balljoint (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front arch liners fitted

Oil leak engine ()

Outer sill covers fitted

suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2016 176,208 miles

underbody corrosion.

front arch liners fitted.

oil leak.

outer sill covers fitted.

suspension componats corrosion.

Fail 7 Nov 2016 176,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock areas. (2.4.A.3)

front arch liners fitted.

oil leak.

outer sill covers fitted.

suspension componats corrosion.

underbody corrosion.

Pass 5 Dec 2015 172,972 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

outer sill covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2015 172,915 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

outer sill covers fitted

underbody corrosion

brake performance not tested due to nearside rear shock absorber not attached

Fail 21 Nov 2015 172,901 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch panel areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting area to chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting area to chassis not connected (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

outer sill covers fitted

underbody corrosion

brake performance not tested due to nearside rear shock absorber not attached

Pass 24 Nov 2014 169,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise corrosion on front and rear chassis areas

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 169,014 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise corrosion on front and rear chassis areas

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 165,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

advise both sidestep frames are corroded

advise nearside front inner upper arch panel is corroded

advise nearside rear step is corroded

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

advise underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2013 165,545 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

advise both sidestep frames are corroded

advise nearside front inner upper arch panel is corroded

advise nearside rear step is corroded

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

advise underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2012 160,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise both front outer side steps frames are corroded

advise nearside rear sidestep frame is corroded

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

advise rear chassis areas are corroded

advise underbody corrosion

advise underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 3 Nov 2012 160,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise both front outer side steps frames are corroded

advise nearside rear sidestep frame is corroded

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

advise rear chassis areas are corroded

advise underbody corrosion

advise underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 20 Oct 2011 156,415 miles

Both door steps corroded

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 152,502 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front inner arch corroded

rear tyres distorted

slight play in steering balljoints

Fail 15 Oct 2010 152,414 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front tyres designed for snow & ice

nearside front inner arch corroded

rear tyres distorted

slight play in steering balljoints

Pass 6 Oct 2009 148,596 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 142,058 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 141,331 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 141,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 140,685 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 129,856 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight leak on steering box

Pass 6 Feb 2006 129,856 miles

slight leak on steering box

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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V470 HGS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 V470 HGS, 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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V470 HGS is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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