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V506 MEW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,407 mi
Last recorded155,407 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV506 MEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 155,407 miles

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

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 155,407 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 151,701 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded slightly

both nearside front upper and lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

offside lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2018 146,817 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear both caliper damp

Rear centre brake light not working

Rear centre seats folded down at time of test not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Rear rear seats folded down at time of test not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Rear under body surface corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2017 143,944 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 133,359 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 133,327 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter at rear (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (2.4.A.3)

rear pair of seats in folded position

Pass 19 Feb 2015 129,194 miles

advise n/s/f shock absorber bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

advise rear discs corroded on outer edge

advise surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 12 Aug 2014 127,251 miles

engine oil leaks

front coil springs rusting

rust in o/s/r chassis member top layers cracked and split

surface rust in chassis front to rear both sides

Fail 12 Aug 2014 127,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

engine oil leaks

front coil springs rusting

rust in o/s/r chassis member top layers cracked and split

surface rust in chassis front to rear both sides

Pass 4 Sep 2013 120,196 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 120,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 116,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 110,459 miles

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

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

fuel filter damp

rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 4 Mar 2011 109,374 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 109,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 104,102 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 104,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,098 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 76,428 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 71,657 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 62,954 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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V506 MEW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 V506 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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V506 MEW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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