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X979 VVY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,357 mi
Last recorded129,357 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 VVY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 129,357 miles

chassis/underbody corroded

nearside front and rear half shaft seals weeping, but not contaminating brakes

various oil leaks

Fail 14 Mar 2016 129,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

chassis/underbody corroded

nearside front and rear half shaft seals weeping, but not contaminating brakes

various oil leaks

Pass 8 Dec 2014 125,586 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight fluid leak from centre suspension distibution pump

n/s rear bump stop missing

Fail 17 Nov 2014 125,473 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight fluid leak from centre suspension distribution valve

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Nov 2013 120,816 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 189,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

slight noise in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Aug 2012 117,363 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to show signs of age related cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2011 114,438 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear hub seal leaking but not on rear disc yet

underside and chassis heaviley corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 22 Aug 2011 114,438 miles

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

n/s rear hub seal leaking but not on rear disc yet

underside and chassis heaviley corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 6 May 2011 111,077 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 110,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Various areas of corrosion to vehicle underside/chassis

Pass 13 Jan 2010 94,146 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 78,953 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 78,953 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 67,096 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 66,593 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 57,426 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 48,011 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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X979 VVY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X979 VVY, 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 X979 VVY registered?

X979 VVY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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