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V781 FNJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

241,288 mi
Last recorded241,288 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 FNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 241,288 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 241,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rear (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 233,150 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 223,471 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 223,439 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR and both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 220,215 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 220,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Coolant leak ()

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 217,063 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 217,063 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 216,442 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Fail 19 Jun 2014 216,441 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 11 Jun 2013 214,744 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 214,744 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2012 213,407 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front and offside rear tyre wornm

nearside front tyre heavely worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 May 2011 207,152 miles

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 3 Jun 2010 198,031 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 191,847 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 191,847 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 185,462 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 176,819 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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V781 FNJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 V781 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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V781 FNJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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