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W453 ODV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,467 mi
Last recorded147,467 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 ODV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 147,467 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 147,461 miles

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 145,913 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 145,887 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 144,242 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 141,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 139,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 133,364 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 123,814 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 119,313 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 117,410 miles

Power steering box slightly leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2012 114,555 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 111,419 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 111,418 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 104,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel connector on side of head slight leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 96,949 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 96,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 88,230 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 75,310 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 67,323 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 53,425 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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W453 ODV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W453 ODV, 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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W453 ODV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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