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V781 FGV

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

309,939 mi
Last recorded309,939 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 FGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 309,939 miles

front bumper bar corroded

front prop missing

front screen damaged but not in drivers view of the road

n/s/r brake caliper damp and should be inspected

o/s/f floor corroded in wheel arch

rear chassis corroded

warning light on dash

Pass 5 Feb 2015 288,078 miles

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

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

front screen damaged but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 11 Feb 2014 269,972 miles

ault belt starting to crack

front screen has damaged but not in drivers view

n/s/f tyre low of tread on outside edge

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

o/s/f track rod end rubber slightly damaged

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jan 2014 269,972 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ault belt starting to crack

front screen has damaged but not in drivers view

n/s/f tyre low of tread on outside edge

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

o/s/f track rod end rubber slightly damaged

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Feb 2013 250,071 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 249,901 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 222,089 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 198,642 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 172,853 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 152,547 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 152,547 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 131,465 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 108,004 miles

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 15 Nov 2005 82,274 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 82,274 miles

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

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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V781 FGV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V781 FGV, 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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What year was V781 FGV registered?

V781 FGV is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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