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V948 TWL

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

176,872 mi
Last recorded176,872 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV948 TWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2016 176,872 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint both sdes (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting both sides (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2015 166,167 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 157,849 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 150,862 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 150,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 142,014 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 142,014 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 136,853 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 136,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 132,578 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 132,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 127,148 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 123,652 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 123,652 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 116,220 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 112,940 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2006 112,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2005 98,448 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 98,447 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

oil leaking - o/s/r hub area

oil leaking - transfer box & both diffs

oil leaking - under bonnet n/s/f

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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V948 TWL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 V948 TWL, 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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V948 TWL is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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