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V817 FSG

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,372 mi
Last recorded127,372 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV817 FSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 127,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 127,000 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 107,296 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 106,595 miles
Fail 27 May 2016

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 105,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 104,964 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 104,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 101,614 miles

Exhaust centre box and rear box in poor condition.

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)

Offside rear axle bump stop missing.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 101,614 miles

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

Exhaust centre box and rear box in poor condition.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Offside rear axle bump stop missing.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 92,154 miles

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

Exhaust rattle suspected nearside catalysis.

Offside front mud guard mount slightly corroded.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 92,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust rattle suspected nearside catalysis.

Offside front mud guard mount slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 85,122 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear inner wheel arch mud flap slight corrossion.

Pass 3 Apr 2010 80,287 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 80,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,666 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 74,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 70,198 miles

chassis has considerable surface corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2008 70,198 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chassis has considerable surface corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2007 67,035 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 62,462 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 62,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

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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V817 FSG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V817 FSG, 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 V817 FSG registered?

V817 FSG is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 February 2000.

Is V817 FSG safe to buy?

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