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W401 SVV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

190,722 mi
Last recorded190,722 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 SVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 190,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front OIl leaks

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear High level brake light is out

Rear Rear end seats are not in upward position, unable checking seats or belts.

Rear Suspension power pipe is corroded.

Fail 1 Feb 2019 190,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leaks

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension power pipes are corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2019 190,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working It's broken not secure (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leaks

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension power pipes are corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2018 183,412 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust close to chassis

Fail 19 Jan 2018 183,303 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch has hole (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished and tyre 16 years old (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge and perished

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust touching chassis

Pass 24 Jan 2017 176,402 miles

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

heavy corrosion to chassis through out

Fail 20 Jan 2017 176,386 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 170,454 miles

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

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

slight corrosion rear chassis

Fail 15 Jan 2016 170,454 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion rear chassis

Pass 3 Jan 2015 163,837 miles

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

Oil leak

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

advise both rear and o/s/f bump stops missing

advise rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2015 163,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

advise both rear and o/s/f bump stops missing

advise rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 155,466 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 155,466 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 148,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

advise both front to rear brake pipes corroded

advise both rear bump stops missing

Fail 13 Nov 2012 148,977 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

advise both front to rear brake pipes corroded

advise both rear bump stops missing

Pass 14 Nov 2011 141,568 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 136,329 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 128,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 128,836 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 126,090 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 126,086 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 118,076 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 118,076 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 108,227 miles

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

front tyres wearing close to limits

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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W401 SVV 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 54.2%.

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 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 W401 SVV, 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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W401 SVV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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