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V557 DJH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

189,183 mi
Last recorded189,183 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 DJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 189,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 184,136 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 179,114 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper trumpet

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 179,083 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper trumpet

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 177,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 177,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 175,279 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

some corrosion both front inner wheel arches

Fail 7 Oct 2022 175,279 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

some corrosion both front inner wheel arches

Pass 29 Oct 2021 172,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil leaks

oil leaking from and around transfer box and handbrake drum area

parking brake only just minimum pass rate of 16%

serious fluid leak behind offside headlamp area

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2021 172,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp LED flickering (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp LED flickering (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine oil leaks

oil leaking from and around transfer box and handbrake drum area

parking brake only just minimum pass rate of 16%

serious fluid leak behind offside headlamp area

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2020 171,363 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 170,262 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 165,883 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 159,734 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 159,349 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

nearside front drag link ball joint has play

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 150,538 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 144,334 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2014 144,334 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 137,422 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 129,659 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 129,659 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 122,726 miles

both rear disc's worn

Fail 20 Apr 2011 122,726 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear disc's worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 117,268 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 117,241 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 112,381 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 104,335 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 89,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2006 76,483 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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V557 DJH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 V557 DJH, 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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V557 DJH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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