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SOV 483

2000 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,331 mi
Last recorded73,331 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Daimler V871,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOV 483
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 73,331 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 73,200 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 72,955 miles

O/S/F surface corrosion suspension components

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 72,814 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 72,580 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 72,443 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 72,117 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 72,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch behind shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch behind shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 71,949 miles

Front Slight corrosion on both o/s & n/s inner wings behind shock absorbers

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 71,823 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 71,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,652 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres getting low on tread

Pass 14 Jul 2014 69,754 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 69,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 68,383 miles

tyres wearing on outside edge

Fail 16 Jul 2012 66,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,823 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 65,078 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 63,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 61,965 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,633 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,650 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 56,798 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 48,672 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 45,439 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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SOV 483 is a 2000 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2000 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 71,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SOV 483, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 26 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SOV 483 is a 2000 Daimler V8, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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