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142,410 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear most seats not presented
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear most seats not presented
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Wheel bearing could not be tested (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear body mountings corroded
Rear most seats not presented
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Wheel bearing could not be tested (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear body mountings corroded
Rear most seats not presented
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front cross member corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front cross member corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
front bumper area crossmember badly corroded/deteriorated.
offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing!
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
front bumper area crossmember badly corroded/deteriorated.
offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing!
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak noted gearbox & engine
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Steering column attachment defective universal joint (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low head lamp insecure (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak noted gearbox & engine
Brake pedal has some travel
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has some travel
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
No coolant in bottle
Rear wheel arches corroded
Steering box has a leak
Front bumper body mounting corroded
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Slight play noted to track rod & drag link ball joints
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Front bumper body mounting corroded
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Slight play noted to track rod & drag link ball joints
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering leak noted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering leak noted
Off side front tyre worn on inner edge
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking At steering box (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
Off side front tyre worn on inner edge
rear axle bump stops
slight brake judder on front brake readiongs
slight corosion to chassis
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
slight brake judder on front brake readiongs
slight corosion to chassis
Corrosion starting to affect rear brake pipes
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Corrosion starting to affect rear brake pipes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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V309 FTE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 V309 FTE, 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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V309 FTE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 2000.
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