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V803 LWX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

183,787 mi
Last recorded183,787 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV803 LWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2019 183,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 171,429 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 158,672 miles

condition and movement in all training arm suspension bushs

condition o/s/f seat

condition of rear number plate

corrosion and wear on both rear brake discs

dampness around steering box

fluctuation on front and rear brakes

free play detected at steering wheel

heavy corrosion on all of chassis/out riggers/cross members and around body mountings

heavy soiling to complete underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Nov 2017 158,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour light lens damaged (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom inner wing(yellow chalk) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail(yellow chalk) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded center chassis rail(yellow chalk) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot inner edge (4.1.E.1)

condition and movement in all training arm suspension bushs

condition o/s/f seat

condition of rear number plate

corrosion and wear on both rear brake discs

dampness around steering box

fluctuation on front and rear brakes

free play detected at steering wheel

heavy corrosion on all of chassis/out riggers/cross members and around body mountings

heavy soiling to complete underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Oct 2016 151,791 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint N/s/f and0/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper damaged (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 140,423 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge

Front Bumper damage

Front Diff has oil leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 140,404 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both front tyres wearing on edge

Front Bumper damage

Front Diff has oil leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 135,251 miles

1.accident damage on front bumper. 2.advise No plate condition. 3.corrosion repairs/underbody heavily undersealed.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes front to rear os starting to corrode

all coil springs corroding

all front to rear brake pipes corroding nsr /

corrosion to front and rear under side of car floor pan chasie

corrosion under bonnet nsf /osf suspension mounting

engine oil leak

nsr indicator lens cracked

osf tyre as screw in tyre tread

Fail 20 Aug 2014 135,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

osf tyre as screw in tyre tread

nsr indicator lens cracked

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes front to rear os starting to corrode

all coil springs corroding

all front to rear brake pipes corroding nsr /

corrosion to front and rear under side of car floor pan chasie

corrosion under bonnet nsf /osf suspension mounting

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 131,111 miles

loud noise from engine area further investigation reccomended

rear cross member and general chassis areas corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 131,111 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

loud noise from engine area further investigation reccomended

Pass 12 Oct 2012 117,846 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2012 117,692 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 108,229 miles

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

oil leak from front axel seal

Pass 2 Feb 2011 95,949 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 92,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 82,243 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 82,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 73,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

oil leak on front axle

Fail 5 Jun 2008 73,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear brake disc corroded

oil leak on front axle

Pass 25 May 2007 64,357 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 53,992 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 May 2006 53,992 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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V803 LWX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V803 LWX, 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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V803 LWX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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