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V871 VUD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,039 mi
Last recorded112,039 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 VUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 112,039 miles

Front nearside and offside brake hose metal ferrules corroded

Offside Front power-steering pipes corroded

Rear nearside and offside brake discs corroded

Rear nearside and offside seatbelts slow in retraction

low air pressure in spare tyre

modified exhaust tail-pipe - noise level not deemed excessive

Pass 25 Jan 2013 108,723 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Jan 2013 108,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Feb 2012 98,234 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2012 98,234 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 98,070 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 86,924 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 82,465 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 82,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 74,297 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2009 74,238 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2008 65,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 63,313 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 63,313 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 54,064 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 53,081 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 53,081 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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V871 VUD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V871 VUD, 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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V871 VUD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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