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V833 FUJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,506 mi
Last recorded167,506 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV833 FUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 167,506 miles

ALL OF CHASSIS CORRODED SURFACE RUST

BOTH SIDES CENTRAL BODY MOUNTING CORRODED

Central EXHAUST HEAT SHILD INSECURE

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 167,494 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONT (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH IN 2 POINTS (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

ALL OF CHASSIS CORRODED SURFACE RUST

BOTH SIDES CENTRAL BODY MOUNTING CORRODED

Central EXHAUST HEAT SHILD INSECURE

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 162,786 miles

NO AIR BAG LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front STEERING BOX SLIGHTLY DAMP

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

Offside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH SIDES (6.6.6)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR, FRONT BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 156,973 miles

ALL CHASSIS CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & WEARING ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear chassis' heavily under sealed

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 156,964 miles

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

ALL CHASSIS CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & WEARING ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 155,987 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter corroded may need attention soon

Fail 31 Jul 2013 155,987 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter corroded may need attention soon

Pass 4 Aug 2012 152,095 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

steering box damp

Pass 10 Feb 2011 147,847 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 142,594 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 135,222 miles

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

front and rear no plates are in poor condition.

there is slight fluid loss from power steering pump.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 135,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear no plates are in poor condition.

there is slight fluid loss from power steering pump.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 128,584 miles

front and rear number plates are slightly deteriorated.

Fail 8 Feb 2008 128,579 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates are slightly deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 120,394 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes are slightly corroded.

slight play in the drop arm ball joint.

the front brake pads are wearing thin.

the rear number plate is starting to fade.

Fail 23 Jan 2007 120,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r and the n/s/r metal brake pipes are slightly corroded.

slight play in the drop arm ball joint.

the front brake pads have worn very thin.

the rear number plate is slightly faded.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 107,533 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 107,532 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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V833 FUJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V833 FUJ, 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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V833 FUJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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