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V516 XAG

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

192,894 mi
Last recorded192,894 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 XAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 192,894 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight crack on bumper

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2020 179,840 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket broken off pipe

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 179,840 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis badly corroded, repair patch corroded through (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Watts linkage mounting rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis corroded through, distorted and split (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central exhaust mounting bracket broken off pipe

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 169,855 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 169,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 168,008 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 165,133 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 162,236 miles

Offside Front marker lamp not working

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 16 Feb 2016 162,235 miles

Rear Fluid suspension leaking Antiroll bar (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front marker lamp not working

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2015 159,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 156,292 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 150,677 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 142,958 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 135,328 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 128,963 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 124,728 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 121,142 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 116,002 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 110,256 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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V516 XAG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V516 XAG, 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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What year was V516 XAG registered?

V516 XAG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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