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V53 FNJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,008 mi
Last recorded166,008 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 FNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 166,008 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 164,827 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 162,996 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 160,829 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 158,623 miles

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

engine cover fitted obstructing some engine components

excessive corrosion nsf inner wing not strucutual

Fail 7 Feb 2017 158,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

engine cover fitted obstructing some engine components

excessive corrosion nsf inner wing not strucutual

steering box bolt loose and hanging out chassis three other bolts holding secure

Pass 1 Feb 2016 153,834 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 153,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 149,913 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 149,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 146,238 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 143,536 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 140,039 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 136,832 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 131,883 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 131,883 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 118,174 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 103,191 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 86,565 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 86,565 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

center brake light not working.

o/s front head lamp has small chip in lens.

Fail 13 Mar 2006 83,654 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 83,654 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V53 FNJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V53 FNJ, 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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V53 FNJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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