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V747 EEJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

210,476 mi
Last recorded210,476 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV747 EEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 210,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox and N/S/F axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 210,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall cracking and split exposing cords and tread cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox and N/S/F axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 209,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and N/S/F axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Feb 2025 204,247 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 197,829 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 197,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 193,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth remaining ,worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread depth remaining ,worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 189,663 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 183,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 175,993 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 165,599 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 165,596 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail near spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 157,782 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 146,991 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion near fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 137,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre is punctured

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 129,616 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 120,812 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 113,319 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 105,957 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 105,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 97,187 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 97,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 97,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 97,187 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 90,226 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 90,226 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 84,142 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 78,151 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Feb 2008 78,151 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2007 69,105 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 62,117 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 62,117 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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V747 EEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V747 EEJ, 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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V747 EEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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