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V389 FAD

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,026 mi
Last recorded146,026 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 FAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 146,026 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside headlight lens cracked water in lamp dried out image restored.

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 146,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside headlight lens cracked water in lamp dried out image restored.

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 142,515 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both centre chassis legs have serface corrosion starting

Fail 5 May 2015 142,515 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both centre chassis legs have serface corrosion starting

Pass 3 Jun 2014 140,504 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)

Rear chassis undersealed.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 140,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 137,414 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 131,001 miles

oil leak,o/s and n/s front shock bush slightly deteriorated,o/s and n/s front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 159,322 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 150,678 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 141,418 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 130,417 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 130,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 120,438 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 120,438 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 111,087 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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V389 FAD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V389 FAD, 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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V389 FAD is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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