MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,404 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
n/s/r fog light lens repaired with tape. ok at time of test
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)
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)
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?
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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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