MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front mirror missing
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front mirror missing
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering-box (2.1.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering column attachment defective loose securing-bolt to steering-box (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering-box (2.1.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front foglamp lens damaged
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front foglamp lens damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested brake pads below 1.5mm (1.2.1 (g))
Central Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Emissions not tested oil below minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel-arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected seized joint (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Axle oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 2.5mm tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds to 3/4s worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre 3mm tread and inner edge wearing
Oil leak
Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds worn
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear brake pads 2/3rds worn
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
high level stop light wireing missing
offside front side marker inop
offside rear brake pipe clip insecure
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
chassis - heavy corrosion
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/r 7th seat will not secure down seay belt cannot fasten. o/s/r rebound rubber missing
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/r 7th seat will not secure down seay belt cannot fasten. o/s/r rebound rubber missing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f side marker inop
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V856 GRE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 V856 GRE, 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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V856 GRE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 2000.
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