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V57 GRH

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

185,148 mi
Last recorded185,148 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV57 GRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 185,148 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 185,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 176,659 miles

Nearside Front body mount at the front of the sill corroded but not affecting the security of the body

Nearside Rear chassis near bump stop mount corroded but not weak

Offside Front body mount at the front of the sill corroded but not affecting the security of the body

Offside Rear chassis near bump stop mount corroded but not weak

Repairs under sealed, unable to view fully.

Fail 5 Sep 2015 176,651 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in front of axle (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings from the axle back to the cross member (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings from the axle back to the cross member (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front body mount at the front of the sill corroded but not affecting the security of the body

Nearside Rear chassis near bump stop mount corroded but not weak

Offside Front body mount at the front of the sill corroded but not affecting the security of the body

Offside Rear chassis near bump stop mount corroded but not weak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 168,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear chassis excessively covered in underseal

offside front floor area corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 162,135 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 162,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 149,214 miles

HEAVY CORROSION UNDER BODY GENERAL TREATMENT REQD.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 148,927 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

HEAVY CORROSION UNDER BODY GENERAL TREATMENT REQD.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 136,670 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 116,082 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 100,858 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 84,531 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 84,526 miles

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 67,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 49,693 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 49,691 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front shocker lower bushes perished

both rear stabalizer arm front bushes split but not to excess

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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V57 GRH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 V57 GRH, 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 V57 GRH registered?

V57 GRH is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 February 2000.

Is V57 GRH safe to buy?

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