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V297 FEY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,501 mi
Last recorded102,501 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 FEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2018 102,501 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

chassie box sectiopns very rusty /corroded

intermittent fault on ignition switch

shock absorbersd have reduced damping effect

Pass 31 Jan 2017 96,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to inspect condition of brake disc pads front or rear

Pass 12 Feb 2016 91,159 miles

oil leak from engine area

Fail 8 Feb 2016 91,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 27 Jan 2015 83,235 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

all chassie sections are very rusty/corroded front/rear

very rusty/corroded round tow bar mounts

Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 78,020 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

emissions not tested due to fuel leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 73,788 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 73,788 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,474 miles

Corrosion to front springs.

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

Oil residue underneath vehicle.

front brake discs pitted

o/s/r brake disc pitted

rear chassis corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2012 70,403 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

o/s/r brake disc pitted

rear chassis corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 66,761 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 64,186 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2009 62,011 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 60,552 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 57,625 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 57,625 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 53,333 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 52,330 miles

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

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

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

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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V297 FEY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V297 FEY, 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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V297 FEY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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