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V961 FFA

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

99,262 mi
Last recorded99,262 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV961 FFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 99,262 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 93,567 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 88,113 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 86,736 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 84,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 82,473 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 82,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength fioor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 82,425 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch by pedals (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

steering box leaking but not the point that it is dripping

Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,886 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle

fuel pipes heavily corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Mar 2019 76,886 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion throughout vehicle

fuel pipes heavily corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Mar 2018 64,221 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

steering box has a slight weap

Pass 29 Jan 2018 63,465 miles

both chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 62,257 miles

both chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 61,265 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

both rear chassis rails have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2015 59,988 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside wing mirror secured by tape

Fail 21 Jan 2015 59,818 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

nearside wing mirror glass secured by tape

Pass 21 Jan 2014 58,136 miles

both chassis rails slightly corroded

both track rod end ball joints have slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,713 miles

offside front fog light inoperative

Fail 22 Jan 2013 54,689 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front fog light inoperative

Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,763 miles

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

nearside door mirror slightly damaged and secured by tape

nearside drag link end has slight play

offside front fog light inoperative

Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,824 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both number plates slighty dirty

hand brake travel has slight sid to side

offside front fog light inoperative

Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,051 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

handbrake lever pawals have slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,460 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre side wall slighty perished

Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,780 miles

all four tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 23 Jan 2007 20,840 miles

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

offside front outer side light inoperative

Pass 16 Jan 2006 14,686 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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V961 FFA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V961 FFA, 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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V961 FFA is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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