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V766 DBR

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,813 mi
Last recorded153,813 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV766 DBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 153,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2014 153,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Heavy oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 152,128 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 152,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2013 151,902 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 144,309 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 128,605 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 128,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 122,442 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 122,380 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 111,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 111,731 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 105,940 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 95,991 miles

active rear suspension metal pipes badly corroded

off side suspension active pipes badly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2007 95,991 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

active rear suspension metal pipes badly corroded

off side suspension active pipes badly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2006 90,985 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 90,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 70,478 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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V766 DBR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V766 DBR, 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 V766 DBR registered?

V766 DBR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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