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V472 DRR

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,245 mi
Last recorded131,245 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV472 DRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 131,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 131,107 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 129,166 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 129,166 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 125,909 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 125,909 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 119,620 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 114,669 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 114,668 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 106,511 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 106,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 99,513 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 99,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 94,479 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 94,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 90,665 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 90,662 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 85,814 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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V472 DRR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V472 DRR, 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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V472 DRR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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