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V949 DRR

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,394 mi
Last recorded160,394 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 DRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 160,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chassis corroding

front shocker turrets corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2020 155,287 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 155,284 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 143,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion to r/n/s chassis leg

Fail 5 Jun 2019 143,461 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion rear chassis rails

oil leak

wear front brake pads

Pass 16 Mar 2018 141,749 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 141,747 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch/bulkhead holed (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2016 137,783 miles

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

both rear chassis corroded and holed

Fail 15 Dec 2016 137,783 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear chassis corroded and holed

Pass 18 Dec 2015 133,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Nearside Front axle oil leak

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

both rear chassis corroded and holed (towbar removed)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 133,812 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Nearside Front axle oil leak

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 124,024 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s/r tyre bould on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2013 120,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 114,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak from n/s front drive shaft seal

Fail 7 Dec 2012 114,105 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak from n/s front drive shaft seal

Pass 21 Dec 2011 106,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

drive shaft seal damp n/s front

wear on front brake discs

Fail 21 Dec 2011 106,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

drive shaft seal damp n/s front

wear on front brake discs

Pass 22 Dec 2010 103,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

damp & slight leak n/s fronr axle seal

Pass 25 Nov 2009 99,819 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch release bearing noisey

fuel filter rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2009 99,819 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch release bearing noisey

fuel filter rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2008 95,343 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from n/s/f drive shaft seal

oil leak from transfer box

rear suspension hydraulic pipes slightly corroded

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 29 Dec 2006 87,031 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 75,147 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 75,147 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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V949 DRR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V949 DRR, 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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V949 DRR is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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