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V968 FSP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,716 mi
Last recorded181,716 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV968 FSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 181,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

chassis has extensive welding repairs all covered with sealer

Pass 16 Oct 2019 165,189 miles

corrosion at vehicle body mounts

corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

vehicle structure has corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2019 165,158 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside front inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion at vehicle body mounts

corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

vehicle structure has corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2018 163,340 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 161,880 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 161,875 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 160,171 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 160,161 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front lower (2.2.C.1c)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc offside front oil seal leaking (2.4.G.4e)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush offside and nearside rear arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside rear chassis legs (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 157,576 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 21 Sep 2015 157,576 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 22 Sep 2014 143,925 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 130,550 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 122,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 122,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 113,190 miles

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

o/s/r door wont open

Fail 23 Sep 2011 113,190 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 100,716 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 100,716 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 81,906 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 73,031 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 73,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 64,232 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 64,221 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 55,059 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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V968 FSP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V968 FSP, 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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V968 FSP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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