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V712 AVV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,001 mi
Last recorded130,001 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV712 AVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 130,001 miles

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

rear chassis railings have surface rust

underside has surface rust

Pass 25 Apr 2017 127,401 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front and offside front under wheel arches corroded not considered excessive

Nearside Rear and offside rear chassis railings corroded not considered excessive

Pass 9 May 2016 125,591 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 123,591 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 119,164 miles

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

corrosion to underside chassis/sills

slight play in front and rear suspension joints

Fail 13 Aug 2015 119,164 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside chassis/sills

slight play in front and rear suspension joints

Pass 17 Jul 2014 115,974 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

car tested running on lpg for retest

Fail 9 Jul 2014 115,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 111,664 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 111,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2012 105,536 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 97,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 97,946 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 88,619 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 83,179 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 71,562 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 71,560 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 63,168 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 57,316 miles

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

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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V712 AVV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V712 AVV, 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 V712 AVV registered?

V712 AVV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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