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V68 FNJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

203,578 mi
Last recorded203,578 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV68 FNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 203,578 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2023 202,006 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 201,559 miles

rear chassis & front bulkhead / inner bays / wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 199,223 miles

chassis slight corrosion front to rear

Pass 10 Jan 2020 198,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 198,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 194,041 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play that joins the drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 194,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play that joins the drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 187,099 miles

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

Nearside Front upper and lower ball joints has play

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 180,829 miles

Central CHASSIS CORRODING.

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 171,395 miles

Nearside Rear CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED

Offside Rear CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED.

SUSPENSION STABILITY SYSTEM FLUID PIPES CORRODED.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 163,574 miles

Offside and nearside rear chassis corroded.

Fail 19 Dec 2014 163,458 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside wiper blade split.

Offside and nearside rear chassis corroded.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Slight wear in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 154,405 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 146,958 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 138,009 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 126,482 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 114,856 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 102,600 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 89,537 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 77,346 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 77,346 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V68 FNJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 V68 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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V68 FNJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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