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V509 MEW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

170,325 mi
Last recorded170,325 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV509 MEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 170,325 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 31x12.50R20LT M&S (5.2.3 (e))

Radiator support panel corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 170,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bush (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31x12.50R20LT M&S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 31x12.50R20LT M&S (5.2.3 (e))

Radiator support panel corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 164,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Radiator support panel corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 164,012 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Radiator support panel corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 157,159 miles

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 157,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking filter / housing (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis area (6.6.6)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis area (6.6.6)

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 148,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Radiator support panel corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 148,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Radiator support panel corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 139,814 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2015 139,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 135,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 135,989 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (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 has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

suspension light illuminated

Pass 19 Mar 2013 131,778 miles

rear chassis corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2012 124,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 124,878 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 118,092 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge 2mm

rear chassis corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2010 108,211 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 108,211 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 98,452 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 98,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

seat failer are seats in boot only

Pass 12 Feb 2008 84,488 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 83,850 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

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

Slight oil leak from power steering box

offside front window inoperative

Pass 26 Mar 2007 77,396 miles

Slight oil leak from o/s/r hub seal

Pass 15 Mar 2006 70,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MEW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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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V509 MEW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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