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V499 MEW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,148 mi
Last recorded142,148 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 MEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 142,148 miles

slight play in steering osf

Pass 27 Jan 2017 137,512 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 133,690 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 128,598 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 123,038 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 119,600 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 104,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 104,476 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 tyres badly cracked,split and worn low

coolant level empty

oil level below minimum

possible fuel leak in engine bay

Pass 29 Jan 2011 90,602 miles

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

o/s/r tyre 13 yrs old

Pass 3 Feb 2010 75,556 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,034 miles

amber warning light on on dash

Fail 30 Jan 2009 69,034 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

amber warning light on on dash

Pass 10 Jan 2008 62,351 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 55,136 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 44,820 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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V499 MEW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V499 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 V499 MEW registered?

V499 MEW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V499 MEW safe to buy?

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