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V838 FUJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

252,483 mi
Last recorded252,483 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 FUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 252,483 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 250,507 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 276,473 miles

front to rear steel brake pipes cannot be seen to inspect

Pass 27 Jun 2015 241,611 miles

front to rear steel brake pipes cannot be seen to inspect

Fail 27 Jun 2015 241,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front to rear steel brake pipes cannot be seen to inspect

Pass 15 Jul 2014 232,891 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 225,284 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 219,211 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 219,211 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 212,797 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 212,489 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2010 200,912 miles

offside front tyre worn very close to limit on inner shoulder

Fail 28 Apr 2010 200,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 188,399 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 188,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 172,141 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 171,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2007 156,340 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 156,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 143,888 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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V838 FUJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc 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 V838 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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V838 FUJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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