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V287 FWB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,280 mi
Last recorded161,280 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV287 FWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 161,280 miles

slight corrosion to inner sills

slight movement front hubs

Pass 25 May 2018 159,210 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 158,474 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to under side

Pass 18 Jun 2016 156,974 miles

extensive surface rust under vehicle

rear propshaft removed

Fail 18 Jun 2016 156,974 miles

rear propshaft removed

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

extensive surface rust under vehicle

Pass 29 May 2015 156,680 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 153,379 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 143,191 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 138,613 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 131,491 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 122,698 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 122,698 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 113,981 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 113,981 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 104,825 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 95,744 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 84,744 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 84,744 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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V287 FWB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V287 FWB, 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 V287 FWB registered?

V287 FWB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 February 2000.

Is V287 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V287 FWB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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