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V729 ESA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,818 mi
Last recorded167,818 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 ESA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 167,818 miles

Front bumper damage

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Sep 2016 167,771 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 167,771 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 167,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 167,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 146,949 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 20 Jun 2013 136,826 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 132,559 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 132,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 6 May 2011 123,348 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Leveling valve linkages worn both sides

Minor power steering oil leak

N/s/f fog light inop

N/s/f tyre outer edge worn

SRS warning light on

Pass 6 May 2011 123,348 miles

Leveling valve linkages worn both sides

Minor power steering oil leak

N/s/f fog light inop

N/s/f tyre outer edge worn

SRS warning light on

Pass 22 Feb 2010 119,403 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 109,948 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 101,683 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 95,311 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 87,951 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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V729 ESA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc 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 V729 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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V729 ESA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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