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V126 FGP

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,571 mi
Last recorded183,571 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 FGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 183,571 miles

Parts of chassis corroded but not ecessive

Fail 1 Feb 2012 183,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parts of chassis corroded but not ecessive

Pass 26 Jan 2011 177,998 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 169,697 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 153,214 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 138,378 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2007 120,330 miles

Nearside front rear track rod end ball joint has slight play in.

Fail 26 Jan 2007 120,297 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 97,078 miles

Front anti roll bar centre bushes starting to wear.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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V126 FGP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V126 FGP, 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 V126 FGP registered?

V126 FGP is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V126 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V126 FGP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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