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V543 FLN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

283,118 mi
Last recorded283,118 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 FLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 283,118 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 267,036 miles

Front windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front body has corrosion near body mount

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 24 May 2018 266,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front body has corrosion near body mount

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Jun 2017 255,903 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 255,497 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 255,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 249,102 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

General body corrosion and welding repairs

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Fail 22 Oct 2014 249,100 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

General body corrosion and welding repairs

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Pass 30 Nov 2013 244,223 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 237,112 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 228,526 miles

Nearside rear tyres starting to crack.

Offside rear tyre cut not down to cords

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 228,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside rear tyres starting to crack.

Offside rear tyre cut not down to cords

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 215,725 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 205,415 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 192,634 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 192,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 192,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion around rear chassis,and rear components

oil around gear box

Pass 7 Nov 2007 185,955 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 185,955 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 168,925 miles

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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V543 FLN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V543 FLN, 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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V543 FLN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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