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V490 POB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

240,047 mi
Last recorded240,047 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 POB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 240,047 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 234,693 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 234,692 miles

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 234,690 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 223,780 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 223,506 miles

Central Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 214,155 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 209,664 miles

front support under radiator corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 209,664 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front support under radiator corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 325,099 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear halfshaft weeping oil

Fail 13 Sep 2013 325,083 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear halfshaft weeping oil

Pass 3 Sep 2012 183,243 miles

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

metal fuel pipes above axle heavily corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2012 182,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

metal fuel pipes above axle heavily corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 163,464 miles

front brake discs worn

long travel on park brake lever

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and close to legal limit

offside rear tyre distorted on inner edge and close to legal limit

Fail 8 Aug 2011 162,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn

long travel on park brake lever

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and close to legal limit

offside rear tyre distorted on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jul 2010 143,126 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 143,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 124,170 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 104,072 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 85,423 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 81,046 miles

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

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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V490 POB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V490 POB, 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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V490 POB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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