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LF51 FFY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

169,278 mi
Last recorded169,278 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 FFY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 169,278 miles

Chassis has slight corrosion but not excessive

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering damper has slight play but not excessive

Pass 29 Jun 2024 162,031 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 162,031 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 149,809 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 137,459 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (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 30 Jun 2022 137,455 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (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))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 136,471 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 136,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 134,025 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 131,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 129,077 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 127,576 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 127,576 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 127,561 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

metal fuel pipes very corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2015 126,414 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion starting close to o/s/r seat belt mounting point

fuel pipes rusting

n/s rear seat not fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2015 126,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion starting close to o/s/r seat belt mounting point

fuel pipes rusting

n/s rear seat not fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 119,183 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 109,352 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 96,771 miles

CENTRE STOP LIGHT IS NOT WORKING BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP

THE BRAKE PIPE ACROSS THE REAR OF THE CAR IS RUSTING IN PLACES

THE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES FEEL TO BE RUSTING IN PLACES BUT UNABLE TO SEE THEN TO FULLY CHECK THEM

THE NSR OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS NEAR THE TEST MIN

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO NO SEAT FITTED

Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,341 miles

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

upper stop lamp inopertive

Pass 14 Aug 2010 73,114 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 61,217 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres tread distorting on inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2009 61,133 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside rear tyres tread distorting on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,547 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 52,547 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 44,749 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 36,108 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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LF51 FFY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LF51 FFY, 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 LF51 FFY registered?

LF51 FFY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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