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V720 ESA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,950 mi
Last recorded147,950 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV720 ESA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 147,950 miles

pads not seen

Pass 18 Oct 2016 144,603 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 139,833 miles

child seat fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 15 Jul 2014 138,844 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers window not opening

general welding repairs

vehicle heavilly undersealed

wipers 21"

Pass 6 Mar 2013 134,916 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2013 134,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 124,007 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

chassis heaverly painted

chassis rusty around body mounts

Pass 10 Feb 2011 108,490 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Feb 2011 108,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jan 2010 96,056 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 87,795 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 87,795 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 80,257 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS ARE LEAKING OIL

ENGINE AND GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

SMALL AT POWER OIL LEAK AT POWER STEERING BOX

Pass 5 Jan 2007 78,247 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 74,359 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 74,359 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V720 ESA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V720 ESA, 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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V720 ESA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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