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V8 KAC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,833 mi
Last recorded61,833 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 61,833 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 61,766 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

some play in rear axle tie bar bushes

Pass 22 Sep 2020 61,264 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 61,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 58,123 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Butt joint/clamps loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise full clean & re-check for sources as fluid residue all appears to be engine oil, gearbox oil & power steering fluid over much of underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 26 Apr 2019 58,085 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Butt joint/clamps loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise full clean & re-check for sources as fluid residue all appears to be engine oil, gearbox oil & power steering fluid over much of underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 54,881 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 54,878 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 51,113 miles

Nearside Rear axel seal leaking.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 51,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear axel seal leaking.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,939 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,501 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 45,672 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 43,902 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 43,751 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,661 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 42,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 40,905 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 40,385 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 39,816 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 35,219 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 29,851 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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V8 KAC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V8 KAC, 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 V8 KAC registered?

V8 KAC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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