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V503 MEW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,142 mi
Last recorded184,142 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV503 MEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 184,142 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 185,005 miles

vehicle modified for off road use

Pass 12 Apr 2023 183,865 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 175,776 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 165,257 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 154,404 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 154,404 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track arm at rear of front wheel; (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 139,226 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 126,895 miles

all brake pipes coated with underseal not allowing full check

Pass 10 Feb 2017 120,664 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 114,525 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 110,665 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 110,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 105,849 miles

1 L 5/30 f oil.

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

Oil leak N/S/F axle.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 105,849 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

1 L 5/30 f oil.

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

Oil leak N/S/F axle.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 103,385 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 99,871 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 96,332 miles

oil lea k

Fail 15 Feb 2011 96,313 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 93,729 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 88,526 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 84,610 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 74,621 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 67,988 miles

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

Offside Front 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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V503 MEW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V503 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 V503 MEW registered?

V503 MEW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 February 2000.

Is V503 MEW safe to buy?

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