MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front tyres worn
offside rear inner wheel arch corroded through out of range of seat belt fixings, advise attention
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s wiper arm spring weak
Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front shock lower bushes starting to deteriorate
both front trailing arm front bushes starting to de-bond
both rear bump stops missing
rear chassis starting to corrod
slight oil leak from steering box
chassis starting to corrode at rear
nsf shock absorber lower bush deteriorating
osr tyre worn and feathered on inner edge
rear anti roll bar centre bushes worn
steering wheel worn
1 of 2 nearside rear sidelights inoperative
both rear bump stops missing
oil weep from steering box
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V505 MEW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 V505 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 V505 MEW registered?
V505 MEW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2000.
Is V505 MEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for V505 MEW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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