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V63 SAE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,151 mi
Last recorded163,151 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV63 SAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 163,151 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Front oil leak on engine

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

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

Offside Front oil leak on steering box

Fail 9 Jun 2017 163,146 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load seat belt missing (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working and offside rear (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working and offside rear (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Front oil leak on engine

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

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

Offside Front oil leak on steering box

Pass 16 Jun 2016 154,303 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 151,321 miles

Oil leak

starting to corrode on rear chassis rail 30cm from towbar mount

Pass 1 Jul 2014 145,682 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 138,866 miles

Oil leak

noise from vehicle when driving possible wheel bearing

slight damage to front windscreen

Fail 2 Jan 2013 138,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

noise from vehicle when driving possible wheel bearing

slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2011 132,969 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 132,966 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 127,160 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 120,170 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 116,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leakage from steering box

Fail 6 Jan 2009 116,760 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leakage from steering box

Fail 4 Jan 2008 95,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wiper split on end

Pass 4 Jan 2008 95,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wiper split on end

Pass 10 Jan 2007 86,089 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 75,702 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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V63 SAE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V63 SAE, 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 V63 SAE registered?

V63 SAE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V63 SAE safe to buy?

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