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V954 GEC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

173,677 mi
Last recorded173,677 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV954 GEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 173,677 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 173,677 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 171,643 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 171,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 170,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 170,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 165,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 165,440 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 258,735 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 258,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 156,067 miles

Corrosion to front brake pipe.

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 156,058 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion to chassis.

Corrosion to front brake pipe.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 238,261 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes at rear.

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

Pass 29 May 2012 135,348 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 123,277 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 123,277 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 111,224 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 111,224 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 98,267 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 98,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 84,519 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 69,795 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 69,795 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 57,304 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 57,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V954 GEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 V954 GEC, 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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V954 GEC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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