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V705 LGE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,392 mi
Last recorded116,392 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV705 LGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 116,392 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded out with prescribed areas

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover repaired, ok at time of test

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

chassis corroded and welded at rear

tow bar removed , rear chassis corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 116,382 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded out with prescribed areas

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover repaired, ok at time of test

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

chassis corroded and welded at rear

Pass 4 Oct 2016 114,141 miles

Oil leak ()

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

both front inner wings corroded

both inner sills corroded

rear chassis welded and sealed

Fail 22 Sep 2016 114,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis legs both (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

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

both front inner wings corroded

both inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 113,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 110,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

both rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2013 108,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 108,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 106,164 miles

Oil leak

all front brake pipes covered in protective coating of grease

chassis corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 106,163 miles

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)

Oil leak

all front brake pipes covered in protective coating of grease

chassis corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 103,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 101,030 miles

water leak from top hose

Fail 3 Feb 2011 101,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

water leak from top hose

Pass 1 Feb 2010 94,809 miles

rear discs starting to get in poor condition

slight play in both front trackrod ends

underbody starting to get in poor condition

Fail 1 Feb 2010 94,809 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

rear discs starting to get in poor condition

slight play in both front trackrod ends

underbody starting to get in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2009 89,433 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 86,473 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 86,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 81,429 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 81,429 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 75,786 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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V705 LGE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 V705 LGE, 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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V705 LGE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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