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V443 FPW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,586 mi
Last recorded193,586 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV443 FPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 193,586 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 193,506 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 183,974 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 183,974 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2012 174,357 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 174,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 168,305 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 162,535 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 162,507 miles

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

high level brake light not working.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 159,530 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 155,843 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 155,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 150,209 miles

srs light on dash

Fail 1 Feb 2006 150,196 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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V443 FPW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V443 FPW, 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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V443 FPW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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