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V309 FTE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

142,410 mi
Last recorded142,410 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV309 FTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 142,410 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 139,763 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 137,731 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear most seats not presented

Fail 28 Oct 2024 137,710 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 134,317 miles

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))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 134,305 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 131,132 miles

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))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 131,121 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 125,485 miles

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!

Fail 4 Oct 2021 125,485 miles

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!

Pass 2 Oct 2020 123,399 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 123,387 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 117,900 miles

Brake pedal has some travel

Fail 24 Sep 2019 117,873 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 111,605 miles

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))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 111,605 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 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))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 105,563 miles

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

Power steering leak noted

Fail 25 Sep 2017 105,563 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,983 miles

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2016 97,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 83,850 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 81,304 miles

rear axle bump stops

Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,544 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 73,014 miles

slight brake judder on front brake readiongs

slight corosion to chassis

Fail 12 Jan 2012 73,014 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 70,294 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,372 miles

Corrosion starting to affect rear brake pipes

Fail 18 Jan 2010 65,364 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Corrosion starting to affect rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Jan 2009 61,300 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 57,180 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 53,378 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 48,598 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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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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