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V509 GFX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,876 mi
Last recorded177,876 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV509 GFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 177,876 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 168,870 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 158,428 miles

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

Nearside side step very insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2017 152,866 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower dust covers. (2.4.G.2)

Can't see inner rear pads.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Fluid on engine under tray. ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 152,866 miles

Braking system leaking O/S/F brake hose burst. (3.6.A.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower dust covers. (2.4.G.2)

Can't see inner rear pads.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Fluid on engine under tray. ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 145,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front headlamp fixing broken

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

misting of oil /diesel showing on the undertrays

Fail 19 May 2016 145,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front headlamp fixing broken

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

misting of oil /diesel showing on the undertrays

Pass 28 May 2015 137,913 miles

Nearside rear chassis leg is corroded

Offisde rear chassis leg is corroded

Rear brake discs are slightly scored

Slight play in front and rear prop U-Js

Wipers smear screen

Pass 6 Jun 2014 130,799 miles

Offside front brake is binding on slightly

Fail 6 Jun 2014 130,799 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front brake is binding on slightly

Pass 17 May 2013 123,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight corrosion on both rear chassis legs

Slight engine oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 114,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

light misting of oil around the steering box

small cuts in the nearside rear tyre sidewall

surface corrosion on the offside rear chassis

Fail 20 Apr 2012 114,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

light misting of oil around the steering box

small cuts in the nearside rear tyre sidewall

surface corrosion on the offside rear chassis

Pass 13 May 2011 106,568 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 May 2011 106,568 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 97,308 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 90,691 miles

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

top engine cover fitted

unable to see the condition of the front and rear inner brake pads

Fail 1 May 2009 90,691 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

top engine cover fitted

unable to see the condition of the front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 13 May 2008 83,635 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 76,303 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 63,893 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 63,887 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside front wiper blade split on end

oil leak

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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V509 GFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V509 GFX, 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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V509 GFX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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