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V974 DTF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

180,191 mi
Last recorded180,191 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 DTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 180,191 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, at flexy hose join. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 176,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 175,464 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 172,820 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 172,771 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering drag arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Front bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Corrosion under body and suspension

Front diff leaking oil

Fuel tank breather pipes damaged

Nearside front bumper cracked

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

Rear Mudguard insecure Both sides ()

Rear folding step and side steps heavily corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 165,751 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 162,231 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 153,582 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 143,793 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 143,793 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 139,623 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 137,522 miles

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

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2014 137,522 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2013 136,932 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 132,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 132,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 128,561 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 125,979 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 118,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 118,496 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 111,664 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 104,367 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 99,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 86,665 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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V974 DTF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V974 DTF, 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 V974 DTF registered?

V974 DTF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V974 DTF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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