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V388 FPY

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,350 mi
Last recorded170,350 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 FPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 170,350 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 18 Jul 2014 170,350 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 2 Jul 2013 161,365 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 156,088 miles

front bumper bracket corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2011 147,992 miles

steps corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2011 147,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

steps corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2010 139,254 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 130,308 miles

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

bumper bar at the front under the bumper is excessivly corroded not a prescribed area so not a reason for rejection at time of test

nearside front headlamp has a crack in it but not effecting beam pattern at time of test

Fail 23 Sep 2009 130,251 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

bumper bar at the front under the bumper is excessivly corroded not a prescribed area so not a reason for rejection at time of test

nearside front headlamp has a crack in it but not effecting beam pattern at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2008 113,808 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 113,808 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 83,597 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 76,966 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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V388 FPY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V388 FPY, 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 V388 FPY registered?

V388 FPY is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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