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V759 EVO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

160,907 mi
Last recorded160,907 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV759 EVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 160,907 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 160,907 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 154,098 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 154,098 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 145,181 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 145,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 134,707 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 123,797 miles

rear brake pads worn low

slight PAS fluid leak from steering box

Fail 4 Jan 2011 123,797 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads worn low

slight PAS fluid leak from steering box

Pass 5 Jan 2010 114,433 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

slight movement in offside track rod end joining Steering box drop arm

wear to front brake discs

Fail 29 Dec 2009 114,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

slight movement in offside track rod end joining Steering box drop arm

wear to front brake discs

Pass 8 Jan 2009 105,309 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 105,183 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 95,911 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 95,875 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 89,722 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 89,667 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 78,737 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 78,737 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V759 EVO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V759 EVO, 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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What year was V759 EVO registered?

V759 EVO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V759 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V759 EVO shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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