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V895 FJK

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,836 mi
Last recorded148,836 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV895 FJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 148,836 miles

Both o/s/r and n/s/r chassis rails showing signs of corrosion but not holed

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 148,836 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Possibly due to caliper or slider seizure because the n/s/r brake pad is good (3.5.1g)

Both o/s/r and n/s/r chassis rails showing signs of corrosion but not holed

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 142,262 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 142,262 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 135,564 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 135,564 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 128,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 123,666 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 123,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 115,198 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 106,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

oil leaks from transmission and engine

surface corrosion to chassis sections

wipers starting to perish

Fail 23 Jun 2011 106,128 miles

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

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

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

slight surface corrosion to chassis

wipers starting to perish at ends but clear ok

Pass 2 Jul 2010 98,890 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 98,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 90,416 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 83,161 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 83,161 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 30 May 2007 73,759 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 73,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front brake pads low

front tyres mishaped and worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2006 64,256 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 62,278 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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V895 FJK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V895 FJK, 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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V895 FJK is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 February 2000.

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