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W356 FCT

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,675 mi
Last recorded158,675 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 FCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 158,675 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre very close to limit

Pass 12 Jul 2011 144,504 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

signs of p a s fluid leak around steering box

tailgate wont open

Fail 4 Jul 2011 144,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

signs of p a s fluid leak around steering box

tailgate wont open

Pass 2 Jul 2010 125,056 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2009 109,797 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 109,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 94,664 miles

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

n/s/r brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jan 2008 92,458 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 92,458 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 87,231 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 87,231 miles

Centre Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 79,678 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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W356 FCT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W356 FCT, 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 W356 FCT registered?

W356 FCT is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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