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V426 FRB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,511 mi
Last recorded166,511 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV426 FRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 166,511 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 164,283 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 157,602 miles

Spare tyre defective

corrosion on rear brake pipes

not all brake pipes visible for inspection

Fail 13 Jan 2015 157,602 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion on rear brake pipes

not all brake pipes visible for inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2013 134,346 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 134,346 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 117,206 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 117,170 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 113,110 miles

Inner treads of Both Rear tyres worn.

Near side rear passenger door not opening from inside.

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2011 113,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Inner treads of Both Rear tyres worn.

Near side rear passenger door not opening from inside.

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 109,227 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 106,518 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 106,515 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

surface corrosion on brake pipes/ corrosion on chassis members/ engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Feb 2008 84,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 76,157 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 70,581 miles

advise parking brake cable slightly seized but ok at time of mot test and releasing ok

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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V426 FRB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 V426 FRB, 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 V426 FRB registered?

V426 FRB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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