MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside side step very insecure
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)
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)
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
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
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
Offside front brake is binding on slightly
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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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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