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V543 DTO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

161,688 mi
Last recorded161,688 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 DTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 161,688 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 161,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle covered in mud unable to inspect most parts fully

Fail 13 Dec 2023 161,380 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle covered in mud unable to inspect most parts fully

Pass 13 Dec 2022 160,749 miles

various minor oil leaks

Pass 22 Dec 2021 160,317 miles

various minor oil leaks

Pass 23 Dec 2020 159,518 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 159,511 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 159,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

complete underside off vehicle heavily coated in mud

Pass 27 Dec 2018 158,165 miles

vehicle covered in mud unable to inspect most parts fully

Pass 23 Dec 2017 154,707 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 150,611 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 136,395 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 136,387 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 123,191 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 115,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 115,084 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 109,056 miles

Oil leak

REAR DIFF LEAKING OIL

Pass 6 May 2011 104,419 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 100,563 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 93,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 93,437 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 85,494 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 75,789 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 65,742 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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V543 DTO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V543 DTO, 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 V543 DTO registered?

V543 DTO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V543 DTO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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