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V730 NEC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,784 mi
Last recorded160,784 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV730 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 160,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively borderline (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

under body corrosion

vehicle covered in mud underneath

vehicle has been wax oiled underneath

Pass 31 May 2023 160,096 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes cable tied to secure

underside and chassis painted black

Pass 22 Jan 2022 154,539 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 151,432 miles

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable flex drive (6.1.7 (e))

rear seats missing at time of test

tow hitch not fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2020 151,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable flex drive (6.1.7 (e))

rear seats missing at time of test

tow hitch not fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 147,807 miles

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing all ()

Rear wiperblade det.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 9 Jul 2019 147,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing all ()

Rear wiperblade det.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 141,492 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassie legs (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 141,489 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassie legs (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 141,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fuel tank strap mount excessively corroded but fuel tank secure at present time.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules located on inner chassis rail. (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 140,643 miles

welding been carried out to rear chassis been undersealed heavily

Fail 10 Oct 2016 140,615 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 137,363 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 137,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, 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 Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside fuel tank strap mounting corroded

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 4 Dec 2013 128,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 113,332 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 96,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 82,548 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 76,763 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 73,346 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 73,346 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 68,101 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 59,481 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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V730 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V730 NEC, 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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V730 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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