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V505 MEW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

224,280 mi
Last recorded224,280 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 MEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 224,280 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 224,259 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 218,912 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 218,912 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 211,881 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 211,881 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 205,528 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 199,784 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 194,066 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 188,330 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 181,834 miles

1 of 2 nearside rear sidelights inoperative

both rear bump stops missing

oil weep from steering box

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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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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V505 MEW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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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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