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V988 DRM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

132,230 mi
Last recorded132,230 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV988 DRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 132,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2026 132,016 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2025 119,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 111,044 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 107,368 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 107,314 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 105,987 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 105,910 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 103,902 miles

Service brake grabbing severely And brake pedal pulsing dangerously (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 93,013 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 93,008 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 89,174 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 89,043 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 85,007 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 85,007 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 81,112 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 81,108 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,850 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 73,542 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 73,542 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,705 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,287 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 57,050 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,050 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,591 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 54,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 49,612 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 46,034 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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V988 DRM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 V988 DRM, 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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V988 DRM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V988 DRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V988 DRM shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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