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V473 MEW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

202,761 mi
Last recorded202,761 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV473 MEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 202,761 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 202,761 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above rear axle inner side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 192,316 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 192,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 179,378 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 179,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 168,867 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 167,628 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre is perished

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 155,383 miles

N/s rear tyre outer wall starting to perish

O/s rear tyre inner wall heavily perished

Pass 4 Aug 2014 153,281 miles

SLIGHT BLOW AT REAR OF FRONT SILENCER

both rear bumpstops missing

very slight play at front track rod balljoint[at steering box drop arm]

very slight play at o/s track rod end

Fail 1 Aug 2013 141,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING BOX

Pass 1 Aug 2013 141,714 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING BOX

Pass 31 Jul 2012 126,912 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 112,792 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 112,765 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 108,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SURFACE RUST ON CHASSIS,ADVISE WAXOIL

Pass 2 Aug 2010 108,684 miles

SURFACE RUST ON CHASSIS,ADVISE WAXOIL

Pass 30 Jul 2009 96,722 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 83,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 71,158 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 71,158 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 65,669 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 51,605 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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V473 MEW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V473 MEW, 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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V473 MEW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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