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V514 KGU

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,117 mi
Last recorded128,117 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV514 KGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 128,117 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads are wearing low

front radiator support badly corroded

nearside front chassis leg corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch is corroded and holed

oil leaks (s)

rear seats folded at time of test, belts tested

sections of rear chassis are beginning to swell with corrosion

various points of underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2015 128,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fornt brake pads are wearing low

front radiator support badly corroded

nearside front chassis leg is corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch is corroded and holed

oil leak(s)

rear seats folded at time of test, belts tested

sections of rear chassis beginnig to swell with corrosion

various points of underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2014 118,216 miles

front cross member which protects the radiator from impact is excessively corroded. this is not structual.

heavy oil leak from the engine.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 118,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

front cross member which protects the radiator from impact is excessively corroded. this is not structual.

heavy oil leak from the engine.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 112,064 miles

ACE light illuminated indicating a fault

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

areas of corrosion covering vehicle

crack n/s/f screen

front X member corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

winter tyres on vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2012 108,043 miles

A.C.E device not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion covering several areas of nthe vehicle

corrosion rear discs

crack in screen n/s/upper corner

front and rear brake flexi pipe ferrules are corroding

front support very corroded and weak

n/s/headlamp washer missing

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r indicator lens cracked

offside front brake pipe to flexi pipe slightly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 108,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

A.C.E device not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion covering several areas of nthe vehicle

corrosion rear discs

crack in screen n/s/upper corner

front support very corroded and weak

n/s/headlamp washer missing

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r indicator lens cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2011 101,832 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brake disc`s slightly corroded

slight corrosion to chassis but not concedered excessive

Fail 17 Oct 2011 101,831 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brake disc`s slightly corroded

slight corrosion to chassis but not concedered excessive

Pass 2 Nov 2010 96,304 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

anti-roll bar system pipes corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

rear chassis becoming badly corroded in various areas

Fail 22 Oct 2010 96,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

anti-roll bar system pipes corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 95,728 miles

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

front tyres have some wear

supension pipes front to rear have corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2009 95,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all anti roll bar adaptive mech hydralic pips corroded

one washer jet out of four blocked but still provedes sufficent fluid

Pass 14 Oct 2008 94,230 miles

front to rear suspension pipes have some corrosion

front tyres are approx 75% worn

nearside and offside front steering arm trackrod end balljoints have slight play

nearside brake pipes along chassis to rear flexi pipes have some corrosion

rear tyres are stepped slightly on tread

underside has some corrosion in areas

Fail 13 Oct 2008 94,230 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front to rear suspension pipes have some corrosion

front tyres are approx 75% worn

nearside and offside front steering arm trackrod end balljoints have slight play

nearside brake pipes along chassis to rear flexi pipes have some corrosion

rear tyres are stepped slightly on tread

underside has some corrosion in areas

Pass 11 Jul 2007 88,081 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 76,911 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 76,911 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 68,724 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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V514 KGU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V514 KGU, 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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V514 KGU is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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