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V553 GVW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

177,593 mi
Last recorded177,593 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 GVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 177,593 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 177,566 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axel stabilizer link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Towbar attachment insecure tow ball very loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 173,760 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 235 70 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 173,760 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 235 70 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 171,299 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 170,045 miles

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

surface corrions around body

Pass 15 Feb 2021 169,901 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 169,120 miles

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

Signs of coolant leak

Pass 28 Jan 2019 167,182 miles

Front cross member (bar) corroded, but not structural

Pass 17 Jan 2018 163,778 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 160,686 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 157,127 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 154,170 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 149,396 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 128,322 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 129,018 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 118,484 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 107,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 96,144 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 85,310 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 73,563 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 61,886 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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V553 GVW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 V553 GVW, 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 V553 GVW registered?

V553 GVW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V553 GVW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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