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W829 FKE

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,416 mi
Last recorded146,416 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW829 FKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 146,416 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 145,024 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 137,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 137,395 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 128,133 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 121,544 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 112,078 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 104,314 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 104,240 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 98,091 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 95,724 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 93,744 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,771 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,519 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 84,952 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 82,896 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 77,742 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2006 70,515 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 70,515 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pads getting low.

Fuel hose by rear anti roll bar wearing on edge.

Rear anti roll bar creeping to offside.

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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W829 FKE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 W829 FKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W829 FKE registered?

W829 FKE is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W829 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W829 FKE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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