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V480 HRM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

155,916 mi
Last recorded155,916 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV480 HRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 155,916 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 150,632 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 145,027 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 145,027 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 140,344 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 136,352 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 130,452 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 123,285 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play fixed (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 123,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking anti roll bar ram (5.3.5 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play fixed (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 116,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 111,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 111,246 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 108,508 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 108,508 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 101,955 miles

under body of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 14 Feb 2015 99,929 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 99,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 95,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 95,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 92,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all under body coated in wax oil

n/s and o/s sills have plastic covers

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,150 miles

OIL LEAK IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,672 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 79,091 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 79,084 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 72,729 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 66,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 66,605 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 61,035 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 53,111 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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V480 HRM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V480 HRM, 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 V480 HRM registered?

V480 HRM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V480 HRM shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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