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V124 FGK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,948 mi
Last recorded137,948 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV124 FGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 137,948 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 127,782 miles

Both floor pans underseale

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak

Power steering component modified, but not inappropriately Slightly rough in operation (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Slight damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 115,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 115,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both running boards and rear step frames heavily corroded and weakened

Pass 29 Jan 2018 103,646 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 103,644 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Missing (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 101,181 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine component

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 98,898 miles

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

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

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly only just passed test for effort as well (3.7.C.3b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 94,497 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 95,467 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Outer rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,997 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 91,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

advise both rear bumpstops missing

Pass 9 Apr 2013 86,639 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corrosion mid to back flange

nsr inner arch at rear has a hole caused by corrosion but not affecting overall stucture of the body

nsr tyre perrished

Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,148 miles

Fuel filter corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 78,186 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 75,815 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 73,307 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 69,052 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 65,271 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 61,092 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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V124 FGK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V124 FGK, 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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V124 FGK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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