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W252 FDT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,529 mi
Last recorded193,529 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 FDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 193,529 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 172,009 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 161,024 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 145,879 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 145,879 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 132,406 miles

Offside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 132,406 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 May 2007 118,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 118,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2006 99,659 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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W252 FDT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W252 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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What year was W252 FDT registered?

W252 FDT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W252 FDT safe to buy?

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