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V489 BFE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,404 mi
Last recorded135,404 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 BFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 135,404 miles

Body has slight corrosion All around (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All around (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 128,626 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Corrosion on chassis

Corrosion on exposed brake pipes

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 128,581 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 128,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 119,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

age cracks in nearside rear tyre.Ok at time of test.

both rear brake pads appear to be getting low.

coolant level low.

corrosion to all hydrolic suspension pipes.

corrosion to complete chassie.Ok at time of test.

engine has a slight oil leak.

excessive corrosion to offside rear chassie.Not affecting tow bar at time of test.

eye line brake light not working.

nearside rear fog lamp slightly damaged.Ok at time of test.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.Ok at time of test.

screw in nearside rear tyre.

slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc.

Fail 27 Dec 2013 118,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

age cracks in nearside rear tyre.Ok at time of test.

both rear brake pads appear to be getting low.

coolant level low.

corrosion to all hydrolic suspension pipes.

corrosion to complete chassie.Ok at time of test.

engine has a slight oil leak.

excessive corrosion to offside rear chassie.Not affecting tow bar at time of test.

eye line brake light not working.

nearside rear fog lamp slightly damaged.Ok at time of test.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.Ok at time of test.

screw in nearside rear tyre.

slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 110,425 miles

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

corrosion around fuel filter.

corrosion around metal suspension oil pipes.

corrosion around o/s rear chassie near tow bar mount.Ok at time of test.

engine has an oil leak.

Fail 20 Jun 2012 110,322 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

corrosion around fuel filter.

corrosion around metal suspension oil pipes.

corrosion around o/s rear chassie near tow bar mount.Ok at time of test.

engine has an oil leak.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 105,237 miles

n/s/r fog light lens repaired with tape. ok at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2010 94,708 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 94,708 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 77,431 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 77,431 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 69,320 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 58,181 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 54,837 miles

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

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

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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V489 BFE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc 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 V489 BFE, 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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V489 BFE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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