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V514 MEW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

238,283 mi
Last recorded238,283 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV514 MEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 238,283 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

side steps heavily corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 237,595 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

side steps heavily corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2023 237,594 miles

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

side steps heavily corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 235,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

side steps corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2022 235,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

side steps corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 232,114 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded . mid section

rear seats and belts not fully checked

Fail 16 Nov 2021 232,111 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded . mid section

rear seats and belts not fully checked

Pass 12 Nov 2020 227,534 miles

Front both front tyres side walls perished

Fail 12 Nov 2020 227,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres side walls perished

Pass 15 Jul 2019 223,925 miles

Front Footwells both sides

Offside Front Sill to body mounting area

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 223,889 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Leak from engine component (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Footwells both sides

Offside Front Sill to body mounting area

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 222,653 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 222,648 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leaking from filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 220,653 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 219,568 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 217,876 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 217,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 215,114 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 211,265 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 205,195 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 202,944 miles

windscreen cracked in zone a but does not affect the drivers view of the road

Pass 27 Apr 2010 183,974 miles

slight brake bind nearside rear

Fail 26 Apr 2010 183,971 miles

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

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

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

near side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2009 157,006 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 157,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 133,574 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 133,573 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 115,469 miles

inner side light to the rear not working

Pass 18 Oct 2005 86,743 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 86,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 MEW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 V514 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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V514 MEW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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