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W201 FDT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

189,772 mi
Last recorded189,772 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 FDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 189,772 miles

Very corroded in places ie sills and front radiator support etc

Fail 9 Nov 2020 189,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Very corroded in places ie sills and front radiator support etc

Pass 15 May 2019 166,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front body mount

Nearside Rear Inner sill

Offside Rear Inner sill

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 159,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 149,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 140,287 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 140,256 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 132,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 125,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r chassis leg rusty but dubled skin

Fail 14 May 2014 125,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r chassis leg rusty but dubled skin

Pass 18 May 2013 118,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 May 2013 118,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 114,228 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 114,228 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 109,717 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 106,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 17 May 2010 106,271 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 13 May 2009 98,104 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 91,077 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 83,199 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 71,210 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 71,210 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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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W201 FDT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W201 FDT, 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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W201 FDT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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