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W591 BFC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

334,990 mi
Last recorded334,990 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW591 BFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 334,990 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 322,445 miles

Nearside Rear chassic rail corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 322,445 miles

Nearside Rear chassic rail corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 317,821 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 314,529 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 309,818 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

radiator bracket corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 309,812 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

radiator bracket corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 300,798 miles

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 19 Feb 2015 300,798 miles

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

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 5 Feb 2014 288,038 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 288,038 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 275,258 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 275,258 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 260,186 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 260,186 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 242,766 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 242,766 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 222,181 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 200,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 200,935 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 177,746 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 154,541 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 133,873 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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W591 BFC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W591 BFC, 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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What year was W591 BFC registered?

W591 BFC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W591 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W591 BFC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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