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V495 MEW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,492 mi
Last recorded177,492 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV495 MEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 177,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 160,915 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 149,641 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn rear of front shaft ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 149,535 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Propshaft universal joint worn rear of front shaft ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 139,023 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 136,805 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 134,483 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 130,057 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 130,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 127,393 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight oil leak from power steering box seal

Pass 5 Jan 2012 118,665 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 109,504 miles

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

wear to rear brake discs

Pass 10 Jan 2011 109,504 miles

wear to rear brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2010 100,204 miles

both wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2010 100,204 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2009 97,503 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 94,455 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 88,889 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 80,282 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 80,282 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V495 MEW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V495 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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What year was V495 MEW registered?

V495 MEW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 February 2000.

Is V495 MEW safe to buy?

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