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V839 GUX

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

245,526 mi
Last recorded245,526 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV839 GUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 245,526 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 243,748 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 107,221 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 237,578 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2017 227,376 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 219,185 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 205,819 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 205,795 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 198,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 194,110 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 189,051 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 184,134 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 172,449 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 172,449 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 153,199 miles

n/s o/s rear bump stops missing

Pass 27 Jan 2007 144,308 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 135,092 miles

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

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

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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V839 GUX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V839 GUX, 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 V839 GUX registered?

V839 GUX is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V839 GUX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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