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ASV 840

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests54 (40 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,144 mi
Last recorded105,144 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASV 840
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

40 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 105,144 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2025 148,618 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (Front & Rear) - covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/R & O/S/R - Trailing Arms, Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General condition: Corroded & covered in grease (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 148,618 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (Front & Rear) - covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/R & O/S/R - Trailing Arms, Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General condition: Corroded & covered in grease (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 105,035 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 146,164 miles

oil leak

sill covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2023 104,507 miles

underside of vehicle has been welded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 129,761 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 102,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 121,363 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 121,345 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 101,642 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 118,951 miles

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

chassis corroded

engine oil well above maximum level

Fail 15 Sep 2021 118,943 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

chassis corroded

engine oil well above maximum level

Pass 19 Nov 2020 101,301 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 117,002 miles

Chassis corroded

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 116,996 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Chassis corroded

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 4 Oct 2019 100,470 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 112,864 miles

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

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

rear of chassis corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 99,830 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 102,138 miles

Corrosion to chassis, mainly rear

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 102,132 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (behind suspension bag) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to chassis, mainly rear

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 99,180 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play bush (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2017 95,189 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 95,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis top s/a mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 96,873 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 89,259 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 96,113 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 80,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 80,606 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,056 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 95,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2014 72,297 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 92,546 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 92,371 miles

Nearside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,300 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 65,300 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,864 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f shock absorber lower bush deteriorating

o/s/f shock absorber lower bush deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2012 91,430 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 48,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,780 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 89,243 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 40,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,612 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 88,004 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,687 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 33,687 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 87,001 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,426 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 86,603 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,743 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 78,584 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2006 61,466 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 61,449 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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ASV 840 is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 54 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 ASV 840, 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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ASV 840 is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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The MOT history for ASV 840 shows 54 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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