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V295 FWB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,588 mi
Last recorded113,588 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV295 FWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 113,588 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 113,586 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 112,361 miles

n/s front w/arch rusty and holed

Fail 15 Sep 2017 112,358 miles

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

n/s front w/arch rusty and holed

Pass 9 Sep 2016 110,779 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 110,775 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking PIPE (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 107,689 miles

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

oil leak engine

Pass 2 Aug 2014 105,106 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 101,316 miles

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

unable to see b/pads

Pass 21 Jul 2012 98,457 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 93,356 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 93,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 88,362 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 85,097 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 80,863 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2008 80,841 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2007 77,623 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2006 71,695 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V295 FWB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V295 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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V295 FWB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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