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V450 FPW

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,406 mi
Last recorded132,406 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV450 FPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 132,406 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant expansion tank empty of coolant leaking from underneath tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead below master cylinder has excessive corrosion ie holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 132,406 miles

Central Front Inner Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Inner Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated excessive fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))

Central Front traction control warning lamp is illuminated as well as hill desert control

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant expansion tank empty of coolant leaking from underneath tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead below master cylinder has excessive corrosion ie holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 123,690 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

advise advanced corrosion in bulkhead near to master cylinder

Pass 19 Apr 2017 122,260 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise advanced corrosion in n/s/r chassis

advise both rear bump stops missing

Pass 23 Apr 2016 119,795 miles

Advise o/s headlamp poor beam image

Advise slight chip in windscreen

Advise slight leak from power steering box

Advise slight lift in o/s lower ball joint

Fail 23 Apr 2016 119,795 miles

Advise o/s headlamp poor beam image

Advise slight chip in windscreen

Advise slight leak from power steering box

Advise slight lift in o/s lower ball joint

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 116,646 miles

advise slight leak from power steering box

advise slight play in both o/s suspension ball joints

Fail 8 Jan 2015 116,646 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise slight leak from power steering box

advise slight play in both o/s suspension ball joints

Fail 13 Dec 2014 116,640 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise slight leak from power steering box

advise slight lift in both o/s suspension joints

Pass 7 Nov 2013 113,983 miles

advise o/s/f upper ball joint has slight lift

advise o/s/r anti roll bar bush slight play

advise slight leak from steering box

Fail 7 Nov 2013 113,983 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise o/s/f upper ball joint has slight lift

advise o/s/r anti roll bar bush slight play

advise slight leak from steering box

Fail 11 Oct 2012 111,862 miles

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

advise both rear bump stops missing

advise coolant level low (topped up)

advise n/s cv boot perished

advise n/s lower ball joint has slight lift and rubber split

advise o/s reverse light dull

advise slight chips in windscreen

advise slight lift in all steering ball joints but not resulting in free play

Pass 11 Oct 2012 111,862 miles

advise both rear bump stops missing

advise coolant level low (topped up)

advise n/s cv boot perished

advise n/s lower ball joint has slight lift and rubber split

advise o/s reverse light dull

advise slight chips in windscreen

advise slight lift in all steering ball joints but not resulting in free play

Pass 11 Oct 2011 104,583 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 95,996 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 89,095 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 89,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 83,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 75,325 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 75,065 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 67,691 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 67,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V450 FPW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V450 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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V450 FPW is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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