MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
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)
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)
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)
Corrosion to front brake pipe.
Oil leak
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
Corrosion to brake pipes at rear.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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