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V72 ESN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

222,024 mi
Last recorded222,024 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV72 ESN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 222,024 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 222,024 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 221,928 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Wheel arch corrded (chalked) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch corrded(chalked) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 211,872 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 211,871 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear indicators not working bad earth

Pass 24 Nov 2017 250,473 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front inner arch to wing (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output slight sooting to inside of lense (1.4.A.2e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 250,473 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front inner arch to wing (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output slight sooting to inside of lense (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 187,081 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 185,486 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 177,502 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted

Fail 25 Sep 2014 177,178 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2013 162,894 miles

Oil leak

front steering guard behind bumper corroded and holed

Fail 20 Sep 2013 162,663 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front steering guard behind bumper corroded and holed

Pass 23 Aug 2012 149,444 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 149,442 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 138,966 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 138,952 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 138,913 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 122,522 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 122,051 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 108,564 miles

slight play at offside front upper & lower ball joints

Fail 6 Feb 2009 108,555 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight play at offside front upper & lower ball joints

Pass 4 Feb 2008 94,235 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 75,464 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 59,672 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 59,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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V72 ESN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V72 ESN, 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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V72 ESN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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