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V545 UAY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,476 mi
Last recorded178,476 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV545 UAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2019 178,476 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached has become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 173,168 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 173,040 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 166,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 161,608 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 2 Jan 2015 156,685 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 151,640 miles

Slight oil leak from handbrake drum.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 151,636 miles

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear bump stops X2 missing.

Slight oil leak from handbrake drum.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 146,816 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 146,803 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside front upper ball joint rough when turning steering

Offside rear anti-roll bar control dampener leaking

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 140,306 miles

Center and rear chassis corroded

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre punctured

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

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake discs and pads wearing low

Pass 5 Oct 2010 134,666 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 128,103 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 113,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 113,102 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 103,172 miles

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 103,172 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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V545 UAY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V545 UAY, 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 V545 UAY registered?

V545 UAY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V545 UAY safe to buy?

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