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BFZ 2440

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,120 mi
Last recorded144,120 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 2440
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 144,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 142,732 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 140,189 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 136,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 136,394 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 130,652 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 130,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 126,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 122,517 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 118,115 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak underside engine areas / sections ()

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 118,115 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak underside engine areas / sections ()

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 114,251 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 113,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 113,470 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 109,989 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 106,877 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 104,101 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 95,929 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 94,353 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 90,856 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 87,170 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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BFZ 2440 is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BFZ 2440, 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 BFZ 2440 registered?

BFZ 2440 is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is BFZ 2440 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFZ 2440 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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